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Mayor Menino Reminds Residents to Keep it Cool in Hot Weather
8/18/2009
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With temperatures expected to top 90 degrees this week, Mayor Thomas M. Menino 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 cool offerings around the city – take a tour of the Copley library, or head to the Museum of Fine Arts, “Seeing Songs” show. Visit the USS Constitution Museum’s new exhibit, “All Hands on Deck A Sailor's Life in 1812”or head to the movies, all of these fun activities can be done indoors with air conditioning.
“Everyone should enjoy the weather, but be safe while doing so,” said Mayor Menino. “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.”
Additional measures to beat the heat include avoiding cooking, taking cool showers or baths, and wearing loose, light-colored clothing.
The city’s pools and community centers are now open for summer activities. Mayor Menino urges residents to utilize these facilities. For additional information, residents can contact the Mayor’s 24-Hour Hotline at 617-635-4500 or www.cityofboston.gov/bcyf. Residents are reminded that fire hydrants should not be tampered with or opened; doing so may hinder fire prevention capabilities.
The Mayor’s Commission on the Affairs of the Elderly has been proactively informing seniors of staying healthy during hot, humid weather through community seminars and contacting homebound seniors. The elderly are advised to call the Elderly Commission at 617-635-4366 or the Mayor’s 24 - Hour hotline at 617-635-4500 if they experience problems and to drink plenty of water and avoid outside activity. Additional information is available by calling the Elderly Commission at 617-635-4366.
The warning signs for heat illness include: dizziness, weakness, fainting and vomiting, stomach cramps or cramping of the legs or arms, and confusion and agitation. If anyone experiences any of the symptoms listed above, they should first stop what they are doing and, if possible, move themselves to a cooler area. If symptoms persist, they should 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.
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