City Of Boston Issues Heat Emergency, Starting Sunday To Tuesday

With temps surging into the 90s next week, city officials declared a heat emergency in Boston starting Sunday. For more, ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio.

Episode Transcript

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With temperatures and real fuels expected to be close to
the triple digits, the City of Boston is taking steps
to keep residents cool and safe. City splash pads and
pools are open for residents to cool often. Boston Centers
for Youth and Families, buildings and public library branches will
be open as cooling centers as well, and they are
as urging residents to stay hydrated, avoid being outside for

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long periods of time, and to be on the lookout
for kids or pets left alone in vehicles. It's also
important to be on the lookout for signs of heat
exhaustion like heavy sweating, clammy skin dizziness, nausea, or muscle aches.
Staying safe in the extreme heat is also a community effort.
Make sure to check in on your friends, family, and neighbors,
especially if they're older or have disabilities. Kyle Bray WBZ,

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Boston's news radio