Stay out of the heat

With the high heat we’ve been experiencing, no air-conditioning can lead to heat illnesses, especially for those doing strenuous activity, the elderly, and those with pre-existing conditions. Drink plenty of fluids and stay out of the sun. If at all possible, stay in air-conditioned rooms during the hottest parts of the day.

Don’t have air-conditioning? The county provides a list of public cooling sites. In Manchester, the Manchester District Library located at 912 City Road serves as a cooling site during regular business hours, Monday – Wednesday from 10 am to 8 pm, Thursday from noon to 6 pm, Friday from 10 am to 6 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm and Sunday from 1 to 5 pm.

Don’t forget to check up on relatives and neighbors.

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by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and founder of the Manchester Mirror.