With the oppressive heat and humidity in the forecast for the North today and through the weekend, we will all be looking for ways to beat the heat . If you work or play outdoors, it is really important to slow down, take precautions and know the heat illness signs. In addition, you can also keep an eye on children and check on elderly relatives or neighbors who live alone. If they are not AC, they could get relief to a senior center nearby.
This handy chart helps you know the signs of stress from heat and heat stroke.
It might be a great weekend for movies, museums, libraries, shopping malls and other public places or air entertainment. It is a good time to get ahead of your purchases back to school. If you plan to visit a pool or outdoor swimming hole to beat the heat, be prepared to take cover. - There is also the chance of a strong late afternoon or early evening thunderstorms.Heavy rain can also cause flash flooding in some low areas
If you have blackouts - a real possibility between the high demand on the electrical networks and electrical storms -. check with local authorities for the centers or cooling heat shelters
This is the state of emergency resources to keep handy
- Connecticut - (@CTDEMHS)
- Maine - (@MaineEMA)
- Massachusetts - (@MassEMA)
- NH - (@NH_HSEM)
- Rhode Island - (@RhodeIslandEMA)
- Vermont - (@vemvt)
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