Major cities affected include Saskatoon, Prince Albert and the Battlefords.

If necessary, the City of Bridges has a contingency plan that they can activate. When the latter is in place, the municipality establishes a coordinated approach to provide the necessary services and support to residents in need.

When the temperature drops to a certain level, we worry about our vulnerable population.explains the emergency coordinator for the city, Brandon Bishop. We are constantly working on it. Of course it doesn’t have to be -30C for us to house people and try to find shelter.

The Salvation Army is one of the city’s partners.

The latter provides shelter, meals, showers and winter clothing for those most in need. The organization currently has 85 beds.

It was very cold last night, but we weren’t at our capacity limit. Although we are full tonight we have a plan that will allow us to accommodate people elsewhereexplains the organization’s director general, Gordon Taylor. Hopefully this plan will do.

Environment Canada reminds that very low temperatures can pose a significant health risk.

People living in these areas are advised to dress warmly to avoid frostbite on skin exposed to the cold. It’s also important to look out for discoloration of the fingers and toes, pain, numbness, tingling, or swelling.

Winter and seasonal road conditions prevail throughout Saskatchewan.

For Saskatchewans who need to be on the road, CAA Saskatchewan recommends that drivers have an emergency kit in their car in the event of an accident. This kit should include groceries, a blanket, and a way to charge your phone.