BOSTON
- Sunday, August 9, 2020 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh is reminding residents to
take precautions to stay cool during the hot and humid weather that is forecasted
for today through Wednesday, August 12, 2020. For the next three days, the
temperature will reach the high 80s and low 90s, with the heat index, or
"real feel" temperature, reaching up to 96 degrees.
"As
we continue to take COVID-19 precautions, please take steps to keep yourself
safe in the hot weather," said Mayor Walsh. "Whenever you're out,
please wear a face covering, stay six feet away from others, avoid crowds and
wash your hands often. If you begin to feel overheated, find a shaded place
that's six feet away from others and remove your face covering."
Mayor Walsh has not declared a Heat Emergency. The City's two outdoor
pools, the BCYF
Clougherty Pool in Charlestown and the BCYF
Mirabella Pool in the North End, are now open seven days a week
through Labor Day from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic,
there are several new protocols in place at the outdoor pools. Capacity has
been reduced to less than 40 percent capacity or 75 people per session and
you must register for a swim time slot ahead of time as walk-ins will not be
allowed. Registration opens 24 hours before the following day's sessions at Boston.gov/BCYF-Summer.
Tot
sprays are open at playgrounds in the City, with restrictions.
Boston Public Libraries and indoor City-operated pools remain closed to the
public at this time due to COVID-19 safety measures.
Information
on heat safety tips can be found online at boston.gov/heat and
by following @CityofBoston on Twitter. Residents
can sign up for Alert Boston, the City's emergency notification system,
to receive emergency alerts by phone, email or text. Residents are also
encouraged to call 311 with any questions about available city services.
The
Mayor issued the following heat safety tips for all members of the public:
- Children and pets should never be
left alone in vehicles, even for short periods of time.
- Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids
regardless of activity level. Avoid alcoholic beverages and liquids high
in sugar or caffeine.
- Adults and children should use sunscreen
containing an SPF-30 or higher and wear protective, loose-fitting
clothing, including long sleeve shirts and hats.
- Limit outdoor activity to morning
and evening hours. Rest
often in shady areas and be extra cautious from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., when
the sun's UV radiation is strongest.
- Know the signs of heat
exhaustion.
Heavy sweating, cool and clammy skin, dizziness, nausea, and muscle
aches could all be signs of heat exhaustion. If symptoms persist, call
911 immediately. Do
not delay care. Heat is the leading cause of
weather-related deaths in the US and can exacerbate underlying
illnesses.
- Keep cool with showers, shade, and air
conditioning or fans. The City's two
outdoor pools, Urban
wilds and tot
sprays at playgrounds are open in Boston. When visiting,
residents should wear face coverings (unless in the spray), maintain 6
feet of distance, and wash hands before and after visiting.If it is
cooler outside than at home, wear a face covering and find a shady spot
outside. If the
face covering results in overheating or trouble breathing, find a shaded
area where 6 feet of distance from others can safely be maintained and
remove the face covering. If no AC is available:
- Take frequent cool showers
- Help find a non-sick family member
or neighbor with AC to visit. Wear a face covering and stay 6 feet
apart.
- If you have a child in your home,
use child window
guards in addition to screens on any open window on the
second story or above. Falls are the leading cause of injury for children
under the age of six.
- Secure all window air conditioner
units
according to the manufacturer's specifications.
- Please call or virtually check on
neighbors, especially older adults, and people with disabilities.
Helping the Homeless:
- If you see homeless individuals
out in the heat who appear immobile or disoriented, please call 911.
Please ask them if they need assistance.
- The Boston Public Health
Commission (BPHC) operates emergency shelters at 112 Southampton St. and
794 Massachusetts Ave. These facilities are air conditioned and open 24
hours a day, seven days a week.
- The City of Boston works closely
with a network of shelter providers to ensure there is adequate shelter,
food, water, and a cool respite from the heat.
- Street outreach teams providing recovery
services, including the Engagement Center behind 112 Southampton St.,
remain operating as normal during summertime weather.
- All sites (Shelters, the
Engagement Center, comfort stations) are following COVID-19 guidelines
by promoting handwashing, hand sanitizer, and face coverings. Guests are
provided sunscreen and water. Nursing teams are onsite to support.
Playground Safety:
- Children should always wear shoes
on playgrounds because surfaces can become extremely hot and cause
burns, even splash pads and spray decks.
- Due to the COVID-19 pandemic,
children should wear a face covering (except while in the water), stay 6
feet away from others, and wash/sanitize hands before and after play.
Beach Safety:
- Per the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), if going to a beach or a
large body of water, it is important to wear a face covering unless in
the water, stay 6 feet apart from others, and avoid crowds due to the
ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
- Don't wear face coverings in the
water because they can be difficult to breathe through when they're wet.
This means it is particularly important to maintain social distancing in
the water. If the face covering results in overheating or trouble
breathing, find a shaded area where 6 feet of distance from others can
safely be maintained and remove the face covering.
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.
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