Sosie
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The weather here in Massachusetts is hot, hot, hot!!!
Good thing is that I have two A/Cs, that helps to cool me and Maxwell off and also, good thing is that I can go to the beach anytime, which is 1.5 miles away from my home.
Make sure to drink plenty of fluids!
Stay cool, everyone!
Dear Members of the Disability Community,
The City of Boston has issues a Heat Advisory. Cooling Centers and Pool Hours are Extended to 9PM. All Cooling Centers are accessible to people with disabilities.
Please take precautions in the extreme heat we are having, and share the information provided below with others you know who have disabilities or health conditions.
With temperatures expected to top 90 degrees over the next several days, Mayor Thomas M. Menino has issued a heat advisory and reminds residents to take precautions to stay safe and healthy during this hot and potentially dangerous weather. The City’s cooling centers will be open and pools will operate with extended hours, until 9 PM, for residents who want to cool off. The Parks Department also operates 50 water spray features at parks throughout the City.
Children and the elderly are particularly susceptible to heat-related illnesses and injuries, but everyone should remember to limit their activities during very hot weather, drink plenty of fluids, and avoid beverages that contain caffeine or alcohol. When outdoors, limit strenuous activity, wear sunscreen and loose, light-colored clothing, and rest often in cool, shady areas.
Heat related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke can be fatal if untreated and need to be taken seriously. Residents should follow heat safety precautions and pay attention to the warning signs such as nausea, dizziness, and headaches. If symptoms persist, call 9-1-1 immediately. Family, friends and neighbors are also urged to check in frequently with elderly residents who may need assistance during the hot weather.
For questions about heat-related city services, residents should call the Mayor's 24-Hour Hotline at 617-635-4500. Comprehensive heat safety tips and resources are available on the city website at Heat Information | City of Boston.
For an updated list of BCYF Pools and Community Centers, visit the BCYF website or see the attached list.
Thank you.
Kristen McCosh, Commissioner
Mayor's Commission for Persons with Disabilities
Boston City Hall
One City Hall Square
Room 967
Boston, MA 02201
617-635-3682 phone
617-635-3290 fax
617-635-2541 TTY
kristen.mccosh@cityofboston.gov
Commission for Persons with Disabilities | City of Boston
Good thing is that I have two A/Cs, that helps to cool me and Maxwell off and also, good thing is that I can go to the beach anytime, which is 1.5 miles away from my home.
Make sure to drink plenty of fluids!
Stay cool, everyone!
Dear Members of the Disability Community,
The City of Boston has issues a Heat Advisory. Cooling Centers and Pool Hours are Extended to 9PM. All Cooling Centers are accessible to people with disabilities.
Please take precautions in the extreme heat we are having, and share the information provided below with others you know who have disabilities or health conditions.
With temperatures expected to top 90 degrees over the next several days, Mayor Thomas M. Menino has issued a heat advisory and reminds residents to take precautions to stay safe and healthy during this hot and potentially dangerous weather. The City’s cooling centers will be open and pools will operate with extended hours, until 9 PM, for residents who want to cool off. The Parks Department also operates 50 water spray features at parks throughout the City.
Children and the elderly are particularly susceptible to heat-related illnesses and injuries, but everyone should remember to limit their activities during very hot weather, drink plenty of fluids, and avoid beverages that contain caffeine or alcohol. When outdoors, limit strenuous activity, wear sunscreen and loose, light-colored clothing, and rest often in cool, shady areas.
Heat related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke can be fatal if untreated and need to be taken seriously. Residents should follow heat safety precautions and pay attention to the warning signs such as nausea, dizziness, and headaches. If symptoms persist, call 9-1-1 immediately. Family, friends and neighbors are also urged to check in frequently with elderly residents who may need assistance during the hot weather.
For questions about heat-related city services, residents should call the Mayor's 24-Hour Hotline at 617-635-4500. Comprehensive heat safety tips and resources are available on the city website at Heat Information | City of Boston.
For an updated list of BCYF Pools and Community Centers, visit the BCYF website or see the attached list.
Thank you.
Kristen McCosh, Commissioner
Mayor's Commission for Persons with Disabilities
Boston City Hall
One City Hall Square
Room 967
Boston, MA 02201
617-635-3682 phone
617-635-3290 fax
617-635-2541 TTY
kristen.mccosh@cityofboston.gov
Commission for Persons with Disabilities | City of Boston
