Brookline Heat Alert Extended Until Thursday

BROOKLINE, MA – Originally issued until Sunday, the Brookline Health Department is now extending its heat advisory through Thursday.

According to DPH, temperatures will be near or in the 90s until Thursday. In response, it has listed a number of options for residents to remain cool during the scorching temperatures.

Here's a look at cooling centers and pools:

- Brookline Public Safety Building, 350 Washington St.: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

- Brookline Senior Center, 93 Winchester St.: Open Mon. - Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

- The Public Libraries of Brookline

Main: 361 Washington St., Open Mon. - Thurs., 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Fri., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Coolidge Corner Branch: 31 Pleasant St, Open Mon. and Wed., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tues. and Thurs., 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Fri. and Sat., 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sun., 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Putterham Branch: 959 West Roxbury Parkway, Open Mon. and Wed., 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Tues. and Thurs., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Fri., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

- For residents of 61 Park St., 90 Longwood Ave., 50 Pleasant St., 190 Harvard St., the

Brookline Housing Authority will have their air-conditioned community rooms available for residents.

- The Brookline Pool, 60 Tappan St., also is open. Brookline residents may use the pool free of

charge for Open Swim only during designated hours when a heat alert is in effect. Please call 617-713-

5435 for hours and specific details.

And be sure to keep these tips in mind for preventing heat-related illness:

• NEVER leave children, adults or pets alone in a closed, parked vehicle.

• Slow down, avoid strenuous activity.

• Avoid too much sun.

• Plan outdoor games and activities for early morning or evening.

• Avoid extreme temperature changes.

• Stay indoors as much as possible and use air conditioners to cool the air. When the temperature is

in the 90’s, fans will not prevent heat related illness. Taking a cool shower or bath is a better way

to cool off.

• Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light-colored clothing that will cover as much skin as possible.

• Protect face and head by wearing a wide brimmed hat.

• Drink plenty of fluids, even if you do not feel thirsty, and avoid alcoholic beverages, drinks with

caffeine and large amounts of sugar—these actually cause you to lose more body fluid.

• Use your stove less and try to cook your meals in the cooler part of the day.

• Although any one at any time can suffer from heat-related illness, some people are at greater risk

than others.

- Check regularly on:

• Infants and young children

• People aged 65 or older

• People who have a mental illness

• Those who are physically ill, especially with heart disease or high blood pressure

- Visit adults at risk at least twice a day and closely watch them for signs of heat exhaustion or heat

stroke. Infants and young children, of course, need much more frequent watching.

- KEEP COOL – Spend as much time as you can in cooler surroundings

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