Politics & Government

Senior Center Becomes Cooling Center on Saturday

The city of Marlborough has designated various cooling centers around town, to provide extra relief for residents over the next few days. The National Weather Service expects the heat index to rise over 100 degrees on both days.

The following locations have been designated as "Cooling Centers" within the city of Marlborough. In addition to the police station and hospital being open, the city has made the senior center available as a cooling center until 5 p.m. Saturday.

(Cafeteria) — 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week. Marlborough Hospital main ER lobby when cafeteria is closed.

 —4 p.m. (Wednesday, July 20) 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Thursday, Friday and Saturday July 21-23)

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If you are in need of additional information, please call the Board of Health office at (508) 460-3751, or Human Services at (508) 460-3758.
 

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TIPS FOR PREVENTING HEAT RELATED ILLNESSES:

- NEVER leave children or pets alone in a closed, parked vehicle

- Slow down, avoid strenuous activity

- Avoid too much sun

- Plan outdoor games and activities for early morning or evening

- Avoid extreme temperature changes

- Stay indoors as much as possible and use air conditioners to cool the air.  When the temperature is in the high 90's, fans will not prevent heat related illness. Taking a cool shower or bath is a better way to cool off.

- Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light-colored clothing that will cover as much skin as possible

- Protect face and head by wearing a wide brimmed hat

- Drink plenty of fluids, even if you do not feel thirsty, and avoid alcoholic beverages, drinks with caffeine and large amounts of sugar

- Use your stove less, and try to cook your meals in the cooler part of the day

- Although any one at any time can suffer from heat-related illness, some people are at greater risk than others.


Check regularly on:

- Infants and young children

- People aged 65 or older

- People who have a mental illness

- Those who are physically ill, especially with heart disease or high blood pressure

- Visit adults at risk at least twice a day and closely watch them for signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

- Infants and young children, of course, need much more frequent watching.

- In the event of an emergency, call 911.  

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