Media Advisory - Extreme cold weather alert terminated

TORONTO , Jan. 3 /CNW/ - The City of Toronto has cancelled the extreme cold weather alert that was issued on January 2 . Extreme cold weather alerts activate additional support services to help get homeless people in from the cold.

An alert goes into effect when Environment Canada:

    
    -   predicts a temperature of -15 degrees Celsius or lower, without wind
        chill,
    -   issues a wind chill warning for outdoor activity for people in the
        Toronto area, and/or
    -   predicts extreme weather conditions, such as a blizzard, ice storm or
        sudden drops in temperature.
    

For more information, visit www.toronto.ca/housing.

Toronto is Canada's largest city and sixth largest government, and home to a diverse population of about 2.6 million people. It is the economic engine of Canada and one of the greenest and most creative cities in North America . Toronto has won numerous awards for quality, innovation and efficiency in delivering public services. 2009 marks the 175th anniversary of Toronto's incorporation as a city. Toronto's government is dedicated to prosperity, opportunity and liveability for all its residents.

    
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For further information: Patricia Trott, Strategic Communications, City of Toronto, cell [phone]