Lambton Public Health
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Heat Warning issued for Lambton County - July 25, 2023Point Edward, ON - With the prediction of hot and humid weather expected for Wednesday, July 26 and Thursday, July 27, Environment and Climate Change Canada is issuing a Heat Warning for Lambton County.
Conditions will be monitored to determine if an extended heat warning be issued for Friday, July 28, 2023.
Lambton Public Health issues advisory regarding increase in suspected opioid overdoses/toxicityPoint Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) has received reports of 10 suspected opioid overdoses/toxicity over a five-day period beginning June 29, 2023. This is higher than average compared to recent monitoring data.
Lambton Public Health searching for dog following bite incident in Sarnia - June 30, 2023Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health is seeking information about the location of a dog and its owner following a dog bite incident that occurred around 11:00 p.m.
First Heat Warning of 2023 issued for Lambton CountyPoint Edward, ON - With the prediction of hot and humid weather expected for today, July 4 and Wednesday, July 5, Environment and Climate Change Canada is issuing a Heat Warning for Lambton County.
The warning will remain in effect until Thursday, July 6 when conditions are expected to ease.
Smoke from forest fires affecting air quality in Lambton CountyPoint Edward, ON – Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) ratings as calculated Jun 27, 2023
2023 mosquito control program beginsPoint Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) is announcing that catch basin larviciding, designed to control mosquito larvae and reduce the incidence of West Nile virus (WNV) in Lambton County, is set to begin on Monday, June 26, 2023.
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Lambton Public Health issues guidance for air quality due to wildfire smokePoint Edward, ON - Lambton Public Health is encouraging residents to take the proper precautions to protect their health as air quality may be poor in the area as a result of wildfire smoke from forest fires in northeastern Ontario and Quebec.
Children, older adults, pregnant individuals, people with chronic health conditions, and people who work outdoors are at a higher risk of experiencing negative health impacts because of poor air quality.
Beach water quality monitoring begins for 2023Point Edward, ON - Lambton Public Health began the 2023 beach water quality monitoring program on Monday, May 29 at public beaches scheduled for monitoring across Lambton County.
Predictive beach-water sampling and water sample analysis are used to determine if beaches are safe to access.
