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BOSTON - Friday,
July 22, 2016 - With temperatures expected to reach or exceed 90 degrees for
the next several days, Mayor Martin J. Walsh today declared a heat emergency
in Boston. Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) will be open for
use as cooling centers for the public to use beginning on Saturday. A full
list of centers including hours of operation is available here.
Residents can
sign up for Alert Boston here, the city's emergency notification system,
to receive emergency alerts by phone, email or text at 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:
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.
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