01/17/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/17/2024 15:59
See how the City is prepared for cold weather, and where you can go to warm up if needed.
Low temperatures can be dangerous, so do what you can to stay warm:
Libraries, shopping malls, and recreation and community centres are warm places to take a break from the cold.
Try not to be too active. Sweating increases heat loss through evaporation, so you will feel cold.
Especially with wet hands, because it will make you feel colder and may cause frostbite.
See more winter health tips from HealthLinkBC.
Stay safe and avoid injuries this winter with these resources:
If you are sleeping outside, please come to the safety of the shelters.
Homelessness Services Association of BC (HSABC) is contracted by BC Housing to manage the Extreme Weather Response Program in Surrey. HSABC provides the latest information about extreme weather shelter activations including which shelters are open when an extreme weather response alert is issued, triggered by factors including:
For more information about shelter availability, contact 211 British Columbia. Call or text 2-1-1, or visit bc.211.ca
In addition to the extreme weather response program, many City of Surrey civic facilities are available to anyone seeking relief from the cold. Operating hours vary based on location and have modified holiday hours.
Cloverdale Recreation Centre 6188 176 Street (*pets welcome)
Clayton Community Centre 7155 187A Street (*pets welcome)
Surrey Libraries - Clayton Branch 7155 187A Street
Surrey Libraries - Cloverdale Branch 5642 176A Street
Museum of Surrey 17710 56A Avenue
Fraser Heights Recreation Centre 10588 160 Street (*pets welcome)
Guildford Recreation Centre 15105 105 Avenue (*pets welcome)
Surrey Libraries - Guildford Branch 15105 105 Avenue
Surrey Sport & Leisure Complex #100 - 16555 Fraser Hwy (*pets welcome)
Fleetwood Community Centre 15996 84 Avenue (*pets welcome)
Surrey Libraries - Fleetwood Branch 15996 84 Avenue
Newton Recreation Centre 13730 72 Avenue (*pets welcome)
Surrey Libraries - Newton Branch 13795 70 Avenue
Surrey Libraries - Strawberry Hill Branch 7399 122 Street
South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre 14601 20 Avenue (*pets welcome)
Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre 16855 24 Avenue (*pets welcome)
Surrey Libraries - Ocean Park Branch 12854 17 Avenue
Surrey Libraries - Semiahmoo Branch 1815 152 Street
Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre 13458 107A Ave (*pets welcome)
Surrey Libraries - City Centre Branch 10350 University Drive
*The City supports people who bring a pet when they come to recreation facilities to escape the cold. Pet owners must remain with their pet at all times, bring necessary supplies, and are encouraged to bring a crate to house their pet. All pets must either be on a leash or in a crate while in the facility.
City of Surrey road crews are ready for winter. Fleets have been winterized, response technologies have been enhanced, and salt supplies have been topped up to help everyone get around safely when cooler weather hits.
When there is snow and ice on the ground, everyone can help keep sidewalks and streets safe:
Clear snow and ice from sidewalks next to your property by 10am every day. Avoid pushing snow onto street to keep our roads safe and accessible.
Clear storm drains of leaves and snow to prevent flooding and icy road conditions if temperatures are freezing.
Make waste collection easier: clear carts of snow and ice.
Ensure your vehicle is winter-ready and learn to drive safely in winter conditions.
When walking, wear lights and reflective clothing, always use a crosswalk, and make eye contact with drivers to make sure they see you.
Visit surrey.ca/snow for additional winter preparedness information.
Report non-emergency snow and ice service requests online at surrey.ca/request or by calling 604-591-4152.