Extreme heat warning in effect now until 8PM Tuesday, June 24

High temperatures are expected through Tuesday/Wednesday with heat index values as high as 110. 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, please make a note of the hours for the following locations for today and tomorrow, June 23-24.

• Summit Free Public Library, 75 Maple Street: 9AM to 9PM
• Summit Community Center, 100 Morris Avenue: 4PM to 9PM
• City Hall, 512 Springfield Avenue: 8AM to 4:30PM

Please review these safety guidelines for extreme heat:

• 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/niosh/heat-stress/about/illnesses.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.

Visit the following websites for more information and safety tips for extreme heat:

www.ready.gov/heat

www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/index.html