Heat Advisory for Somerville Thursday and Friday, Aug. 6-7: Take Precautions to Stay Safe and Cool  

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Thursday and Friday, August 6 and 7. High heat and humidity are expected with feels-like temperatures up to 100 degrees. Although the Heat Advisory does not currently extend beyond Friday, feels-like temperatures are still expected to rise above 90 degrees through the weekend and into Monday. It’s important to know how to keep yourself and loved ones cool and safe on high-heat days. The expected weather conditions can cause heat illness if precautions are not taken. 

Key Tips for Heat Safety: 

• Never leave children or pets unattended in a car or other vehicle, even for a quick errand and even if the windows are open.  
• Reduce time spent in direct sun and limit any necessary outdoor activity to morning and evening hours. Avoid strenuous activity during midday when temperatures are highest.   
• Drink plenty of water. Avoid alcohol and caffeinated or very sugary drinks.  

Seek Relief in an Air-conditioned City Building: 

• Anyone is welcome to visit the Somerville Public Libraries during their regular hours, some of which also have weekend hours. For hours and locations, visit somervillepubliclibrary.org. 
• Seniors are welcome to visit Council on Aging Senior Centers on weekdays. For locations, hours, and activity information, visit somervillema.gov/coa. 

Visit a Pool or Outdoor Water Feature: 

• Dilboy Pool and Latta Brothers Memorial Pool at Foss Park are open daily. For more information on Somerville and area pools, visit somervillema.gov/pools. 
• Many Somerville city parks and playgrounds have water features that run from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Water sprays are on timers and stop for 20 minutes between cycles. See a map of water features at somervillema.gov/keepcool. 

Please look out for others during hot weather. Check on relatives, friends, and neighbors who don’t have air conditioning or who are more likely to be affected by the heat. If you see anyone out in the heat who appears immobile or disoriented, ALWAYS call 911 so they can receive the necessary help.  If in doubt about whether to call 911, always call. 

Visit somervillema.gov/keepcool for additional heat safety tips -- in multiple languages -- and more ways to keep cool in and around Somerville this summer. 

Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in order to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should contact the ADA Coordinator in advance at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or ADA@somervillema.gov. 

If you need assistance understanding this information, please contact us at languageaccess@somervillema.gov or call 311 (617-666-3311). The City of Somerville can provide you with an interpreter for free.