The BC Health Effects of Anomalous Temperatures Coordinating Committee (BC Heat Committee) has released public health recommendations to reduce the impact of exposure to winter weather on people experiencing homelessness in British Columbia.
The document provides an overview of populations at risk, information on cold-related injuries, and offers recommendations on temperature thresholds, pre-season actions, and actions when enacting a winter weather response plan for people experiencing homelessness.
Targeted recommendations for partners such as Ministries, non-governmental organizations and local governments will be released in early 2024.
For questions related to the document, please contact Ministry of Health staff. UBCM is a member of the BC Heat Committee.