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Mayor Urges Residents to Have Fun, Be Safe this Weekend as Temperatures Rise
6/6/2008 - Released by Mayor's Office
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With temperatures expected to top 90 degrees this weekend, Mayor Thomas M. Menino has issued a heat advisory and reminds residents to prepare for the hot weather by taking precautions to stay healthy. It is also a great time for Boston residents to take advantage of some of the great offerings in the city, such as the basketball related activities that the NBA Nation event has brought to City Hall Plaza in celebration of the Boston Celtics being in the NBA Finals. The City’s parks will also certainly be a great option for those looking to relax in the warmth. “Everyone should enjoy the weather, but be safe while doing so. Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable to heat-related illnesses and injuries, but everyone should remember to limit their activities during very hot weather,” urged Mayor Menino. “Drink plenty of fluids, and avoid beverages that contain caffeine or alcohol. Additional measures to beat the heat include avoiding cooking, taking cool showers or baths, and wearing loose, light-colored clothing.” The City is prepared for the warm spell, and there are plenty of spots around Boston at which residents can cool off. The Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) is opening a number of cooling centers, and certain pools will also be open for those wanting a reprieve from the warmth. The elderly and young children are cautioned to pay particular attention to the high temperatures, as are those with asthma, given the predicted humidity. Please see the list provided below for BCYF community center and pool openings for Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8. BOSTON CENTERS FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES (BCYF) COOLING CENTERS & POOLS LIST (for Saturday 6/7 & Sunday 6/8) The following BCYF sites are available, based on required needs, as Cooling Centers and/or Pool Sites when Mayor Menino declares a Heat Emergency or after the City of Boston’s temperatures have reached 90 degrees or higher for three (3) or more consecutive days. Because the BCYF Cooling Center / Pool Site List is subject to change, all City departments using this list must call the Mayor’s 24 Hour Services for updates on which BCYF sites are open during any/all Heat Emergencies. BCYF Cooling Centers Charlestown CC 255 Medford Street, Chas. 635-5169 12PM-8PM Curley CC (L St.)1663 Columbia Rd, SB 635-5104 12PM-8PM Flaherty Pool 160 Florence Street, Rosl. 635-5181 12PM-8PM Holland CC 85 Olney Street, Dorchester 635-5144 12PM-8PM Madison Park CC 55 New Dudley St, Roxbury 635-520912PM-8PM Mason Pool 159 Norfolk Ave, Roxbury 635-5241 12PM-8PM Mildred Avenue CC 5 Mildred Ave., Mattapan 635-1328 12PM-8PM Murphy CC 1 Worrell Street, Dorchester 635-5150 12PM-8PM Paris Street Pool 113 Paris Street, East Boston 635-5125 12PM-8PM BCNC (Quincy) 885 Washington St, Boston 635-5129 12PM-8PM

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