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…
NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 28: A child cools off in a fountain at Washington Square Park in New York’s West Village on August 28, 2018 in New York City….
(Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)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.
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
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