Stay Cool Boston: Ways To Beat The Heat
Okay, maybe we can’t beat it, but we can learn to get a long. As the heatwave decends upon most of New England, we can arm ourselves with ways to stay cool, Boston, and in essence, beat the heat.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has declared a heat emergency through July 21, but it looks like the heatmeister is sticking around a little longer.
Relief? What relief? #heatwave @boston25 pic.twitter.com/B5vMnlbE7x
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) July 19, 2022
To stay cool and beat the heat you can check out some cooling centers, that are available now, and all over the city. You can see all the locations, HERE.
According to boston.gov, you can sign up for alerts, which will notify you in the event of an emergency.If Boston declares an extreme heat event, you’ll get a text, email or even a call. Alert Boston is not only for residents, but visitors and businesses as well.
Here are some basic things, the City of Boston suggests in dealing with the weather, and trying to stay cool in Boston and beat the heat:
- Keep hydrated (avoid caffeinated, sugary beverages and alcohol)
- Stay indoors, if possible
- Wear appropriate clothing, and sunscreen (light weight, loose and light colored clothing works best)
- If you have to be outside, take breaks in cool, shady areas
- Watch out for those at high risk, like infants, children, people over 65, the ill and people on certain medications
- Inside your house, close your curtains and shades to keep sun out
- Know the signs of heat related illness
- Don’t exercise in heat or over exert yourself
Check out some cool places to escape, thanks to boston.com here.
Here’s some other ideas:
It's going to be HOT this week! 🌞 Come inside and enjoy our fully air-conditioned playground to beat the heat! #Boston #BostonKids #BostonSummer pic.twitter.com/8zc9JyPciz
— Boston Playground (@BostonPlayG) July 19, 2022
Are you looking for a quiet & cool place to read or simply beat the heat in Boston this week? Visit our mezzanine level (Room 442 of the Massachusetts State House), where you can relax with a good book and view our lovely stained glass windows. We're open Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. pic.twitter.com/iDt5r62OHh
— MA State Library (@mastatelibrary) July 19, 2022
