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North Kingstown Opens Cooling Center For Heatwave Relief
Don't have air conditioning? See where you can go to beat the heat in North Kingstown.
NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI — Rhode Island is supposed to get a heatwave this week, so North Kingstown town officials opened a cooling center for some relief for residents.
North Kingstown's cooling center is the senior center at 44 Beach St. Cooling center hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The Rhode Island Department of Help offered the following advice for times of extreme heat:
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- Stay out of the direct sun.
- Try to stay in shaded areas.
- Pace yourself when you exercise.
- Schedule outdoor events early in the morning, when it is cooler and the air quality is better.
- Wear light-colored and light-weight clothing.
- Wear a hat with a brim and wear sunscreen for protection. Drink plenty of water and avoid alcohol and caffeine.
- Use air conditioning or fans, windows, and shades or curtains to keep your house cool.
- Take cool showers or baths. Avoid cooking hot food indoors when the day is at its hottest.
- Drink plenty of water and avoid alcohol and caffeine.
- Never leave a child, pet, or older adults in an unattended car during periods of extreme heat.
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