The temperatures are going up, and the Milford Fire Department has announced that the Wadleigh Memorial Library will be used as a public cooling center.
The library's hours are: Monday-Thursday 9:30am to 8:30pm Friday 9:30am to 5:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 1:00pm. It is closed on Sunday.
Wadleigh Memorial Library is located near the Milford Oval at 49 Nashua Street.
Forecasts in New Hampshire are exceeding 90 degrees this week, and the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services is reminding people to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses, such as heat cramps, heat stroke, and heat exhaustion.
Other cooling centers have also been established across the state. If you have any questions about a cooling center near you, call 211.
“Heat-related illnesses can come on quickly,” said NH Public Health
Director Dr. Jose Montero, “and we may not even recognize the symptoms.
There are some simple common-sense precautions to take to keep yourself and
your family safe during extended periods of heat. This is especially
important for children and seniors who are more at risk for heat-related
illnesses. Whenever possible stay inside air-conditioning, drink plenty of
fluids – water is best, avoid caffeine and alcohol and large amounts of
sugar, wear light clothing and limit outdoor activities during the hottest
part of the day.
For more information on heat-related illnesses, visit the DHHS website at www.dhhs.nh.gov or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at www.cdc.gov. For questions about animal health and heat, call the Department of Agriculture at 603-271-2404 or visit www.agriculture.nh.gov. For questions related to air quality and the heat, contact the Department of Environmental Services at 603-271-1370 or visit www.airquality.nh.gov.
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