City gets ready for the heat

TheresaMcManus tmcmanus@newwestrecord ca

Should all multi-unit buildings be required to have a plan in place to ensure the safety of residents during extreme heat? That’s something the City of NewWestminster may explore

At its April 24 meeting, council received an update on its 2023 heat response. New Westminster was one of the deadliest cities in B C during the heat dome of 2021, with at least 28 resident deaths as a result of temperatures that soared past 40 C

In an update to council, the city’s emergency management office (EMO) said its work has focused on updating the city’s existing plans to respond to extreme hot weather, with an emphasis on preventative

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