MAYOR WALSH ENCOURAGES RESIDENTS TO STAY SAFE DURING HOT WEATHER; OPENS BCYF POOLS TO ALL RESIDENTS STARTING AT NOON
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BOSTON - Friday, August 3, 2018 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh is reminding residents to take precautions during the very hot and humid weather that is forecasted for today, with the highest temperatures expected in the afternoon and early evening. To help residents stay cool this afternoon, Mayor Walsh has declared that, starting at noon today until close, residents can swim at one of the City's pools operated by Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) free of charge.
The City of Boston's two outdoor pools, BCYF Clougherty Pool in Charlestown and BCYF Mirabella Pool in the North End and the City's "Family Friendly Beach" at BCYF Curley Community Center in South Boston are open seven days a week through Labor Day. BCYF also operates 16 indoor pools. Please check with your local BCYF center for all hours of operation. A full list of centers including hours of operation is available here.
The Mayor issued the following heat safety tips for all members of the public:
Playground Safety:
Children should always wear shoes on playgrounds because surfaces can become extremely hot and cause burns, even splash pads and spray decks.
Outdoor Fires and Grilling:
No outdoor fires are allowed in Boston, including fire pits, chimineas and bonfires.
Charcoal grills must be on the ground and away from buildings. Keep in mind the wind and never leave unattended. When done, dispose of the ash in a metal container once completely out.
Propane tank grills are only allowed on first floor porches with steps to the ground. Do not place propane tank grills near air conditioners or up against a building. Make sure all connections are tight and never carry propane tanks into a home.
Grills should always be used in a well-ventilated area.
Mosquitoes and Ticks:
If you are in a grassy or wooded area, apply a DEET containing repellent that will protect against mosquitoes AND ticks. Always check yourself, children and pets for ticks after returning indoors and remove attached ticks immediately using tweezers. Mosquito bites can spread West Nile virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), while attached ticks can spread Lyme disease.
Wear long sleeve shirts, long pants and socks to prevent mosquito bites. Limit your time outdoors between dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active and apply an approved mosquito repellent.
To prevent mosquitoes from breeding, residents should limit places around the home where standing water can collect. People should turn over unused flower pots, buckets, wheelbarrows, and garbage cans; remove leaves and other debris that can clog gutters and trap water; dispose of or cover old tires; and cover swimming pools when not in use.
Additional information on heat safety tips can be found online at boston.gov/heat and by following @CityofBoston on Twitter.
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