Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for parts of our area.
For more information on how to prevent heat-related illness and protect you and your family, see our sun safety page.
Please note that the Hornepayne office of the Porcupine Health Unit will be closed on June 4, June 5 2024 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you require any assistance, please contact the main office at 1-800-461-1818.
Please note that the Smooth Rock Falls office of the Porcupine Health Unit will be closed on June 4, June 5 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you require any assistance, please contact the main office at 1-800-461-1818.
CURRENT WATER ADVISORIES
For further information, visit our Water Advisories page.
Measles is an infection that spreads very easily. Measles spreads through the air when an infected person breaths, coughs, or sneezes. It can survive in the air for up to two hours. Measles can be spread from four days before the rash appears until four days after the onset of the rash.
Wildfires are often large, and can sometimes lead to widespread impacts on the land, and on the well-being of the population.
To best protect against severe sickness or hospital stays, everyone should ensure their vaccinations are up to date.