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NASHUA, NH - With excessive heat and humidity in New Hampshire and the Greater Nashua Public Health Region expected to last from Wednesday July 1 through Friday July 3, state and local public health and emergency management officials are urging Greater Nashua residents to take the necessary precautions in an effort to avoid heat-related illness and injury.
Heat stroke is an emergency, and medical help should be requested by calling 9-1-1. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool, shaded location and drink water while waiting for help. Nashua Public Health and Emergency Management Officials are encouraging the Greater Nashua community to practice the following precautions to stay safe and prevent heat-related illness.
Drink plenty of water, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Monitor those at high risk. Although anyone can suffer from heat-related illnesses at any time, some people are at greater risk than others:
· Infants and young children
· People 65 years of age or older
· People who overexert during work or exercise
· People who are physically ill, especially with heart disease or high blood pressure, or who take certain medications, such as for depression, insomnia, or poor circulation
· Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. Schedule frequent breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
· Limit use of appliances, such as your dryer, dishwasher, and oven to avoid unwanted heat indoors.
· When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening.
· Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible.
· If you have medical devices, charge them the night before in case of potential power outages.
· If you have pets, be sure to practice heat safety for your pets.
· Learn the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses and how to treat them.
Wednesday July 1 the following Cooling Centers will be Open for the listed hours, during this event:
· Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter - 2 Quincy St. - 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
· Pheasant Lane Mall - 310 Daniel Webster Hwy - 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
· Nashua YMCA - 24 Stadium Dr. - 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.
· Nashua Public Library - 2 Court St. - 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
· Nashua Senior Activity Center - 70 Temple St - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
· Petco - 7 E Desilvio Dr, Nashua (allows leashed animals - 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.)
· Home Depot - 12 Coliseum Ave and 288 Daniel Webster HWY, Nashua (allows leashed animals) - 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Thursday July 2 the following Cooling Centers will be Open for the listed hours, during this event:
· Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter - 2 Quincy St. - 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
· Pheasant Lane Mall - 310 Daniel Webster Hwy - 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
· Nashua YMCA - 24 Stadium Dr. - 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.
· Nashua Public Library - 2 Court St. - 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
· Nashua Senior Activity Center - 70 Temple St - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
· Petco - 7 E Desilvio Dr, Nashua (allows leashed animals - 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.)
· Home Depot - 12 Coliseum Ave and 288 Daniel Webster HWY, Nashua (allows leashed animals) - 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday July 3 the following Cooling Centers will be Open for the listed hours, during this event:
· Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter - 2 Quincy St. - Lunch 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
· Pheasant Lane Mall - 310 Daniel Webster Hwy - 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
· Nashua YMCA - 24 Stadium Dr. - 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.
· Petco - 7 E Desilvio Dr, Nashua (allows leashed animals - 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.)
· Home Depot - 12 Coliseum Ave and 288 Daniel Webster HWY, Nashua (allows leashed animals) - 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.
July 1 to July 3 the following City Pools will be open from 1-8pm during this event:
· Centennial Pool
· Crown Hill Pool
· Rotary Pool and Wading Pool
· Splash Pad on National St.
