Heat Health Check-Ins

Last Updated: July 10, 2025

Extreme heat can be a serious threat to health, and some people are at greater risk than others. Heat-related illnesses (HRI) and death can be prevented by checking in on people during and after an extreme heat event, either in person or remotely. You do not need specialized training or medical experience.

Step-by-step Instructions to Do a Heat Health Check In:

• Heat Checklist – In-Person.pdf
• Heat Checklist – Remote.pdf

Video backgrounders and training for how to use these tools are coming soon!

Other Resources:

• Video: Staying Safe in Extreme Heat: A quick guide to health checks – NCCEH
• Health checks during extreme heat events – NCCEH (available in 5 languages)

Learn more about extreme heat at peterboroughpublichealth.ca/extremeheat