Extreme Weather Alerts

Health Unit Encourages Residents to Prepare for Extreme Cold Conditions
PORT HOPE, ON (January 17, 2025) – Extreme cold can be dangerous for everyone, so knowing how to prepare and keep warm during extreme cold conditions will help you and your loved ones stay safe and healthy.
Heat Warning Alert Ended for the County of Haliburton, City of Kawartha Lakes and Northumberland County
June 21, 2024 — The HKPR District Health Unit is advising that the Heat Warning Alert issued on June 17, 2024 and the Extended Heat Warning Alert issued on June 19, 2024 for the County of Haliburton, City of Kawartha Lakes and Northumberland County has ended effective today.
Special Air Quality Statement Issued for the City of Kawartha Lakes and Northumberland County on Tuesday, June 18th
June 18, 2024 — The HKPR District Health Unit is informing the City of Kawartha Lakes and Northumberland County that a Special Air Quality Statement has been issued by Environment Canada as the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) will reach a level of 7, indicating high air pollution levels due to hot and sunny conditions.
Heat Warning Alert Issued for County of Haliburton, City of Kawartha Lakes and Northumberland County
June 17, 2024 — The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (HKPR) District Health Unit is informing [the County of Haliburton, the City of Kawartha Lakes and Northumberland County that Environment Canada is forecasting hot, humid weather starting Monday, June 17th through most of the week.
Urgent Call for Childhood Vaccinations as Measles Outbreaks Rise
March 5, 2024 – The HKPR District Health Unit is advising residents to exercise caution when traveling this March break as cases of measles continue to rise throughout Ontario and other countries.
WARNING: Toxic Drug Supply Suspected in Nearby Community
February 9, 2024 - The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is sharing important information about a recent event in the City of Belleville that caused an alarming increase in drug poisonings.
COVID-19 Vaccinations Available to All Residents over the Age of 6 Months
PORT HOPE, ON (October 30, 2023) – Starting today, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) would like to advise residents that the XBB.1.5 COVID-19 vaccine is now available to all residents six months of age and older. Previously the vaccine was only available to those at high risk or 65 years of age and older.
Drug Poisoning Opioid Overdose Alert Issued for Northumberland County
PORT HOPE, ON (October 24, 2023) – An opioid overdose alert is being issued for Northumberland County after an increase in suspected opioid drug poisonings was reported.
COVID-19 Vaccinations Available to High-Risk and 65 Years and Older
October 3, 2023 - The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) would like to advise residents that the XBB.1.5 COVID-19 vaccine will be available in the coming weeks for those at high risk and those aged 65 years and over.
Health Unit Recommends Caution Against Foodborne and Waterborne Illness in Areas Affected by Power Outage
PORT HOPE, ON (May 24, 2022) - With power still out in sections of Central Ontario due to the severe weekend storm, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) urges everyone to use precautions when it comes to water and food safety.