HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT NOW UNTIL 10PM TUESDAY, JULY 16
Heat index values of 99 to 103 are expected. Seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health conditions are at an increased risk. Homes without air conditioning can be much hotter than outdoor temperatures.
For those needing a break from the heat, the Summit Free Public Library on 75 Maple Street is open today and tomorrow, July 15 and 16, from 9AM to 9PM. The Summit Community Center on 100 Morris Avenue is open today and tomorrow from 3:30PM to 9PM, and City Hall on 512 Springfield Avenue is open from 8AM to 4:30PM as well.
- Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. Wear a hat wide enough to protect your face. To reduce your risk during outdoor work, schedule frequent breaks in a shaded or air-conditioned environment.
- Be mindful when planning outdoor activities. Take frequent breaks and stay hydrated. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to the early morning or the late evening.
- Wear loose, lightweight, and light-colored clothing. Avoid dark colors as they absorb the sun’s rays.
- Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
- Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke: www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/warning.html. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool, shaded location.
- Heat stroke is an emergency; dial 911 immediately.
- Check on family, friends, and neighbors who do not have air conditioning and who spend much of their time alone.
- Pets are vulnerable to the heat too. Check on them frequently and provide them with plenty of fresh water.
- Never leave children or pets alone in hot vehicles for any amount of time. Temperatures inside vehicles can quickly become deadly, rising by more than 20 degrees in just ten minutes.