WAYLAND, MA — A heat wave is hitting Wayland and all of Massachusetts this weekend and temperatures were expected to hit life-threatening highs. With temperatures that hot, heat exhaustion and heat stroke are possible.
People should drink plenty of fluids and stay in an air-conditioned room whenever possible. If you don't have an air conditioner, spending a few hours at a cooling center might be your best best. Wayland has a cooling center set up in town to keep residents stay safe.
The Wayland Public Safety Building Training Room will be opened as a cooling center from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. for residents that may need a place to cool off during the expected heat wave starting Friday through Sunday. In addition, the Wayland Public Safety Building will be opened 24 hours each day during this time.
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Stay hydrated and please check in on your neighbors, especially the elderly. If you have any questions, please call the Wayland Police at 508-358-4721. For emergencies call 9-1-1.
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