Angel Alert 911 non-profit Organization

Feel Out Loud Community Creator Space With the Feel Out Loud Community Creator Space and Kids Help Phone, youth across Canada can explore and submit content about mental health experiences.

Always make sure to secure any load in the vehicle. Insecure loads can be life threatening in emergency situations along the journey.

Avoid anything which can compromise your safety.

Please note that the Volunteer Toronto office will be closed from August 26th to September 2nd. See you Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024!

Join us on Wednesday, September 25 at 5:30 for an Affordable Housing BBQ at LAMP!

Enjoy free food, raffle prizes, updates on local developments, ways to get involved in affordable housing advocacy, and more. We can't wait to see you there!

Lakeshore Affordable Housing Advocacy & Action Group
South Etobicoke Community Land Trust

Back to school: 50+ student wellness resources Going back to school can be very different for young people across Canada. Kids Help Phone wellness resources support youth mental health.

Stress: How to help the young person in your life Stress is a response to the demands of everyday life. Stress is common and can be positive, because it can bring energy and motivate you to do things.

Millions of kids take the bus to and from school each day! Before the school year starts, talk to your kids about these safety tips!

What the… frost!?!

Environment Canada has issued a frost advisory for parts of Northeastern Ontario where temperatures could reach near zero degrees on Wednesday morning.

Are you ready for the colder weather? Well don't be because it's going to get super hot next week! :)

- Brennen

As kids head back-to-school, don’t forget to prioritize online safety!

With a 300% increase in online enticement reports, it’s crucial to prepare them for digital risks. NCMEC’s NetSmartz Workshop program offers resources to make these conversations easier: missingkids.org/blog/2024/back-to-school-back-to-safety-ncmecs-top-tips

Daily Inspiration

What a crazy weekend!

Parts of the province experienced extremely heavy rainfall in slow-moving or training storms, resulting in flooding in many areas. There was even a confirmed tornado in Ayr which did quite a bit of damage but thankfully no injuries have been reported.

The deluge of rain created an absolute mess in the Dundas/Dixie area of Mississauga, Ontario, with much flood damage being reported. The picture below demonstrates that clearly. And just a timely reminder to keep you and yours well away from flooded rivers, streams and creeks until conditions improve.

Much calmer and markedly cooler conditions will prevail for most of this week, giving us a brief taste of Autumn. The forecast, however, shows temperatures rebounding by the weekend to late Summer norms.

What happened in your area this weekend? Please include your location and a picture or video if possible. Thanks!

-Patricia

Image courtesy of Alex via Ontario Storm Reports.

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Following too Closely

The driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of such vehicles and the traffic upon and the condition of the highway.

Most rear end accidents are due to drivers following too close to the vehicle in front of them. Save lives by sharing the road responsibly which includes your life, those of friends, family and others

True 💯

Trees are more than just decoration—they’re lifesavers! 🌍

9:03a RAINFALL WARNING ISSUED by Environment Canada

DATE: Sunday, August 18, 2024

(Locations listed below description)

Rain, at times heavy, continues.

Hazards: Additional rainfall amounts of 40 to 60 mm, leading to total rainfall amounts of up to 100 mm. Rainfall rates of up to 40 mm in an hour.

Timing: Continuing through today.

Discussion: Showers and thunderstorms are expected again today. Locally higher amounts in thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening.

This weather pattern typically brings rapidly changing conditions between sunny skies and heavy downpours.

Showers and thunderstorms are expected to taper to isolated showers tonight.

For information concerning flooding, please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry office. Visit Ontario.ca/floods for the latest details.

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.

To report severe weather in Ontario, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using .

NEW:

- Bayfield Inlet
- Dunchurch
- Killbear Park
- Rosseau
- Town Of Parry Sound

https://instantweather.ca/2024/08/18/nO5C3G-rainfall-warning-issued/

Summer is almost over and time is just over the horizon. Project iGuardian® educator Mr. Emmett teaches his students how to set healthy digital boundaries and encourages them to take a social media break when it makes them feel unhappy. For example, kids should only use electronic devices in shared areas — not behind closed doors, like their bedroom. Learn more tips at dhs.gov/know2protect/k2p-kids.