Nashua Officials Urge Residents To Take Precautions During Extreme Heat; Centers Open Through Wednesday

NASHUA, NH — With excessive heat and humidity in New Hampshire and the Greater Nashua Public Health Region expected to last through Wednesday, state and local public health and emergency management officials are urging residents to take the necessary precautions 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 at any time can suffer from heat-related illness, 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 the 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, loose-fitting clothing whenever possible.
• Learn the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses and how to treat them.

Tuesday

The following cooling centers will be open during this event:

• 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pheasant Lane Mall, 310 Daniel Webster Highway
• 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nashua YMCA, 24 Stadium Drive
• 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nashua Public Library, 2 Court St.
• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nashua Senior Activity Center, 70 Temple St.

The following city pools will be open from 1 to 7 p.m. during this event:

• Centennial Pool
• Crown Hill Pool
• Rotary Pool and Wading Pool
• Greeley Park and Wading Pool
• Splash Pad on National Street.

Wednesday

The following cooling centers will be open during this event:

• 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pheasant Lane Mall, 310 Daniel Webster Highway
• 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nashua YMCA, 24 Stadium Drive
• 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nashua Public Library, 2 Court St.
• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nashua Senior Activity Center, 70 Temple St.

The following city pools will be open from 1 to 7 p.m. during this event:

• Centennial Pool
• Crown Hill Pool
• Rotary Pool and Wading Pool
• Greeley Park and Wading Pool
• Splash Pad on National Street.

For more information, visit nashuanh.gov/647/Seasonal-Safety or call 603-589-4500.

The City of Nashua Division of Public Health and Community Services (DPHCS) is the Chief Public Health Strategist for the Greater Nashua Public Health Region, and the first accredited health department in New Hampshire. We provide a range of direct services and engages a variety of partners on strategic initiatives to ensure the health and well-being of every member of our community. Our mission is to promote, protect, and preserve the health and wellbeing of the Greater Nashua Region through leadership and community collaboration. Our vision is to have an informed, safe, healthy, and resilient community where all people can thrive and prosper. As Chief Public Health Strategist, we subscribe to the following values: integrity, leadership, adaptability, and respect.

Submitted by the city of Nashua