BOSTON — Boston is set to open cooling centers Wednesday to help residents stay safe amid dangerously hot weather.
On Tuesday, Boston’s Acting Mayor Kim Janey declared a heat emergency from Wednesday, August 11, through Friday, August 13.
Temperatures are expected to be in the 90s but will feel like over 100 degrees.
“When it is this dangerously hot during the day, and the temperatures do not drop at night, your body doesn’t have time to recover. I am urging everyone to drink lots of water and find ways to stay cool. Anyone who needs a place to beat the heat can come inside and rest in the air conditioning at one of our cooling centers,” said Mayor Janey. “If possible, avoid strenuous outdoor activity during the middle of the day. If you must be outside, take breaks more frequently and stay hydrated. Let’s look out for each other, Boston. If you see someone outside who appears in distress and needs help, call 911 right away.”
To help residents stay cool during the extreme heat, cooling centers will be open at the Boston Centers for Youth & Families community center from 10:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. For a full list of centers available, click here.
Additionally, the Frog Pond and tot sprays are open at parks and playgrounds throughout the City. The outdoor BCYF Mirabella Pool in the North End and the outdoor BCYF Clougherty Pool in Charlestown are both open for recreational swimming as are several indoor BCYF pools. To pre-register for a time to swim at all pools, click here.
For more information on heat safety tips, they can be found on the city’s website and by following @CityofBoston on Twitter. Residents can also receive alerts by signing up for the city’s emergency notification system.
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