Mayor Ballantyne Sharing Tips for Somerville to Stay Cool and Safe During Heat Advisory in Effect July 28 to 30

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Monday, July 28 through Wednesday, July 30. High heat and humidity are expected and feels-like temperatures around 100 degrees are possible. 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. 

       
Tips for Heat Safety: 

• Never leave children or pets alone 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 outdoor activity to the morning and evening hours. Avoid strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day, which is typically 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

• 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. 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 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. 

Visit somervillema.gov/keepcool for additional heat safety tips, which are also available 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 to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should please contact Adrienne Pomeroy in advance at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or apomeroy@somervillema.gov.   

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