Hospitals became dangerously hot and had critical equipment failures in 2021 heat dome: Canadian Climate Institute report.
to deliver an estimated 8,000 free air conditioners to the most vulnerable.
Ness acknowledged the work the B.C. government has started and said he hopes the province will increase the level of priority that is placed on adapting to extreme heat. Some hospitals were also unable to keep temperatures in a comfortable range for patients and staff. At least two Lower Mainland and one Northern hospital recorded indoor temperatures of over 32 C in the emergency department. An acute care floor at Lions Gate Hospital got as hot as 38 C, according to the report.
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