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EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!
The Board of Directors of the Langley Senior Resources Society is pleased
to announce that Anthony Kupferschmidt will be assuming the position of
Executive Director, effective August 23 2021.

Anthony comes to us with extensive experience developing services and
programs for older adults and seniors as the Executive Director of the West
End Seniors Network in Vancouver. He holds a Masters Degree in
Gerontology, with a focus on mental health and aging. His leadership style
is to support his team to be successful, to learn and to thrive. During the
recruitment process I experienced Anthony as an authentic, clear and open
communicator who will encourage a culture of collaboration and
accountability.

Anthony brings strength, skill and extensive experience building strategic
partnerships and he does this by developing relationships and with a
‘stronger together’ approach. With his leadership, wisdom, and energy, our
Centre will continue to grow into the future as a leading edge, inclusive and
community oriented organization.

Anticipate seeing Anthony around the Centre as of August 23, but we have
also planned a “Meet & Greet Drop In with Anthony” on Wednesday
Aug 18 from 1-3 pm. Please come by our Centre during this time to
introduce yourself and chat with him!
Loretta Solomon
Board Chair
Langley Seniors Resource Society

 

 

 

Extreme Weather: Stay Cool in Langley City

Date

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Public Service Announcement

Langley City, BC – The City of Langley is helping residents stay cool during this unprecedented heatwave by expanding spray park hours from 8 am to 9 pm. All park washrooms and dog parks have running water, and some community organizations have opened their doors to community members to seek reprieve from the extreme heat.

The City of Langley Library and Timms Community Centre is air-conditioned and open to the public with COVID-19 safety protocols in place. Timms Community Centre is open Monday to Friday: 6:00 am – 8:00 pm, Saturdays: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm, and is closed Sundays & holidays, and the City of Langley Library hours of operation are Monday to Thursday, from 9 am to 6 pm, Friday and Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm, and closed for statutory holidays.  Residents who need a break from the heat are encouraged to visit our facility located at 20399 Douglas Crescent. 

The Gateway of Hope has opened its doors and has been providing water, freezies, baseball hats, and Gatorade to community members. If you can donate any extreme weather supplies, please feel free to drop them off at 5787 Langley Bypass.

Tips to Stay Safe and Beat the Heat:

• Drink plenty of water even before you feel thirsty and stay in a cool place.
• Make your home as comfortable as possible:
• Close blinds and shutters during the daytime and open them at night. If it’s safe to do so, open your windows at night to let in cooler air. If you have children in your home, make sure you’ve taken precautions to prevent falls from windows and balconies.
• Air conditioning can help keep rooms cool. Do not over-cool and remember that circulation of fresh air is important to reduce the risk of  COVID-19.
• If you do not have air-conditioning, take shelter in the coolest room in your home and use a fan. Blowing a fan across a pan of ice water can create a cool breeze.
• Cool showers and misting yourself and your clothing with cool water will help keep you from overheating.
• Check on older family, friends and neighbours to inquire if they are cool and drinking water.
• Schedule outdoor activities only during the coolest time of the day avoiding 10 am to 2 pm when temperatures are the highest.
• If you must exercise, drink two to four glasses of non-alcoholic fluids each hour. Limit outdoor activity during the day to early morning and evening.
• Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle during warm weather.
• Ask a health professional how medications or health conditions can affect your risk in the heat.
• Seek a cool place such as a tree-shaded area, swimming pool, shower/bath, or air-conditioned spot, but be mindful to avoid crowded spaces and maintain a 2-metre distance from others.

Check on others:

People living alone are at high risk of severe heat-related illness. Check-in regularly for signs of heat-related illness amongst those who live alone, particularly older people, those with mental illness or those who are unable to leave their homes that do not have air conditioners.

Watch for the symptoms of heat illness:

• Dizziness/fainting
• Nausea/vomiting
• Rapid breathing and heartbeat
• Extreme thirst
• Decreased urination with unusually dark urine
• Confusion or changes in behaviour
• High body temperature
• Lack of coordination 

If you think someone might have heat stroke, call 9-1-1. If you need to talk to a nurse, call the Fraser Health Virtual Care line at 1-800-314-0999 from 10 am to 10 pm daily or 8-1-1 anytime.

Media Contact:

Samantha Paulson
Communications Officer
City of Langley
604-514-2823
spaulson@langleycity.ca