Toronto city council is looking into appointing a chief resiliency officer to enhance the city's preparedness for extreme weather conditions. In this context, the council is reviewing the existing heat relief strategy and considering reinstating cooling centres for unhoused individuals that were closed in 2019. This review comes in response to a recent spate of heat events prompting earlier openings of outdoor pools. Additionally, the council has committed funding to distribute 500,000 water bottles and explore community collaborations for better service delivery during heat warnings.
Chow acknowledged the climate crisis, emphasizing the need for the city to enhance its response by considering establishing a chief resiliency officer.
The city is reviewing its heat relief strategy, considering reopening cooling centres for unhoused individuals, which were closed in 2019.
City staff will assess community agency spaces for additional cooling spaces during heat warnings and engage with organizations like the Canadian Red Cross.
The council aims to provide crucial resources, including 500,000 bottles of water for vulnerable populations during extreme weather events.
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