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The City’s excessive heat warning will lead to cooling centers being activated, additional support for residents, along with a recommendation to reschedule most outdoor events.
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Mayor Michelle Wu today issued an excessive heat warning for the City of Boston beginning tomorrow,
Wednesday, July 1, through Friday, July 3 due to the current weather forecasts. The highest heat indices for this period of time are expected to range from 105 degrees to 112 degrees without significant reprieve in the evening and overnight hours.
The City of Boston is taking immediate action to provide heat relief to residents and visitors. During a heat wave, Boston Emergency Medical Services typically experiences a 10-15% increase in calls to 9-1-1 for people of all ages. Anyone can feel the impacts
of extreme heat, regardless of age or medical conditions. Some of the resources available include:
AlertBoston,
the City’s opt-in emergency alert system that provides guidance during major emergencies;
cooling
resources across the city;
educational
materials focused on kids’ safety;
Boston
Centers for Youth & Families locations that will operate as cooling centers;
state-owned
pools; and participating cultural institutions offering free admission to Boston residents, including the Museum of Science, Institute of Contemporary Art, Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United
States Senate, and John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. All information about these and other City resources are available at
boston.gov/heat.
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