Cooling Centres Open Monday and Tuesday

With the high temperatures of the next few days, the Township of Russell will have daytime cooling centers to provide relief from the heat to residents in need on Monday June 23 and Tuesday June 24, 2025.

Sports Dome

• Located at 150 Sportsplex Street in Embrun.
• Monday and Tuesday from 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Township of Russell Library - Russell Branch

• Located at 1053 Concession Street in Russell.
• Monday and Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Our cooling centers will have air conditioning, tables, chairs, and water.

Extreme heat can cause dehydration, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and even death. Seniors, young children, and those taking certain medications are particularly at-risk during heat waves. Call or visit family, friends and neighbours to make sure they are okay, especially isolated adults and seniors, who are at greater risk of suffering from heat-related illness.

Residents are encouraged to drink plenty of water, wear light-coloured clothing, and stay cool during the heat wave.

While the Russell Centennial Pool is not yet open for the season, you can stop by the Splash Pad at Yahoo Park (2 Marcel Street, Embrun). It will be open an hour later, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. during the heat wave. Pets are not allowed near the public pool or splash pad.

For more information on how precautions you can take to stay safe during the heat wave, visit the Eastern Ontario Health Unit’s website.