Invisible Thirst · Vernon, BC · CARE Project 2026

Kids Heat & UV
Safety Tool

Built for parents, daycares, and schools in Vernon. Enter your child's profile and get personalised daily alerts when heat or UV levels put them at risk.

🌡️ Real Vernon weather
☀️ Live UV index
🧒 Age-specific advice
🏫 School & daycare ready
🔔 Daily notifications
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Step 1

Your Children's Profiles

Add each child, student, or daycare group. Their age, setting, and activity time shape every recommendation. Profiles are saved privately on this device.

Step 2 — Try it now

Heat & UV Risk Calculator

Adjust any input to instantly see personalised safety recommendations based on Health Canada and Canadian Paediatric Society guidelines.

Today's Recommendations
Overall risk Moderate
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💧 Water intake
200 ml / hour
Offer water every 20–30 minutes even if not thirsty.
☀️ Sunscreen
SPF 30+
Reapply every 2 hours and after water play.
🕶️ UV protection
Moderate
Wide-brim hat and UV sunglasses recommended.
Step 3 — Stay informed

Daily Alerts & Notifications

On days when Vernon's temperature or UV index crosses a threshold for your child's profile, we'll alert you before the school day starts — so you can pack sunscreen, pack extra water, or reschedule outdoor time.

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Browser Push Notifications
Get a morning alert on your phone or desktop when heat or UV crosses a risk threshold for your child. Works on iPhone, Android, Mac, and PC — no app needed.
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Alerts check Vernon weather each morning at 7:30am and notify you only on high-risk days.
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Daily Email Summary
Receive a morning email with today's Vernon forecast, UV index, and personalised recommendations for each child in your profile. Perfect for daycares and schools to forward to parents.
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When you'll hear from us

7:00 am — every school day
Weather check runs automatically
We pull Vernon's forecast from Environment Canada and calculate UV risk for each profile you've added.
7:30 am — moderate risk day
Heads-up alert sent
You'll get a notification with today's temperature, UV index, and a checklist: sunscreen, water bottle, hat, and timing advice for outdoor activities.
7:30 am — high risk day
Urgent alert with action plan
On extreme heat days (30°C+ or UV 8+), you'll receive a more detailed alert recommending schedule changes, extra hydration, and nearest cooling spots in Vernon.
Low risk days
No notification — enjoy the day
We only alert you when it matters. No spam, no noise.