Mayor Wu extends heat emergency in Boston through Monday as scorching temperatures remain

Mayor Michelle Wu extended the heat emergency in Boston through Monday, August 8, as temperatures once again stay in the 90s for multiple days.

“With the weather forecast now showing the high temperatures and humidity lasting through Monday, we’re extending the heat emergency to make sure all of our Boston residents and families are safe,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “I encourage residents to continue to utilize our cooling centers and splash pads, and to check on your neighbors.”

The heat index tied a record high in Boston on Saturday reaching 97°!

Along with pools and splash pads, there are also16 cooling centers open throughout Boston in case people need a place to escape the brutally hot temperatures.

If you plan on going to a city pool, you’ll need a reservation. You can sign up online 24 hours in advance, and you’re limited to your time slot to keep the pools from getting too packed.

During last month’s heat wave Boston EMS experienced a 15-20 percent rise in daily calls to 9-1-1.

“We strongly encourage people to increase hydration and avoid outside activities during the hotter parts of the day, from 11 am-6 pm,” said Boston Emergency Medical Services Chief James Hooley. “With multiple days of high heat, we see people of all ages, including the young and healthy, who are affected by the heat.”

Mayor Wu shared the following safety tips:

• Children and pets should never be left alone in vehicles, even for short periods of time.

• Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids regardless of activity level. Avoid alcoholic beverages and liquids high in sugar or caffeine.

• Keep cool with frequent cool showers, shade, and air conditioning or fans.

• Limit outdoor activity to morning and evening hours. Rest often in shady areas and be extra cautious from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., when the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation is strongest.

• Know the signs of heat exhaustion. Heavy sweating, cool and clammy skin, dizziness, nausea, and muscle aches could all be signs of heat exhaustion. If symptoms persist, call 911 immediately. Do not delay care. Heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S. and can exacerbate underlying illnesses.

• Adults and children should use sunscreen containing an SPF-30 or higher and wear protective, loose-fitting clothing including long sleeve shirts and hats.

• If you have a child in your home, use child window guards in addition to screens on any open window on the second story or above. Falls are the leading cause of injury for children under the age of six.

• Secure all window air conditioner units according to the manufacturer’s specifications.

• If you are heading to a beach, lake, or pool to beat the heat, swim where lifeguards are present. Always watch children near the water and make sure they’re wearing a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket.

• Please call or check on neighbors, especially older adults and people with disabilities.

• Please keep pets indoors, hydrated, and cool as asphalt and ground conditions are significantly hotter and unsafe during heat.

For the latest forecast updates, visit the Boston 25 Weather page.

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