Easton Cooling Center Opening This Week

EASTON, MA — A cooling center will be opened Monday afternoon to serve Easton residents, Police Chief Kevin Partridge said. The cooling center will be at Frothingham Memorial Hall from 4-8 p.m. Monday and will remain open until Friday, July 6, from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

An announcement will be made if the center is open for additional days.

"Anyone who needs to cool down is welcome to come to the center," said Partridge. "The high temperatures and humidity levels we have experienced over the weekend are expected to continue throughout the week. We ask anyone that may have elderly or disabled neighbors to please check up on them and make sure they are safe and cool."

The American Red Cross recommends the following in order to stay safe in the heat:

• Never leave children or pets alone in enclosed vehicles.
• Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids.
• Avoid extreme temperature changes.
• Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing. Avoid dark colors that absorb the sun’s rays.
• Slow down, stay indoors and avoid strenuous exercise during the hottest part of the day.
• Postpone outdoor games and activities and take frequent breaks if working outdoors.
• Check on family, friends and neighbors who do not have air conditioning, who spend much of their time alone or who are more likely to be affected by the heat. Don’t forget to monitor your pets to ensure they are not suffering from the heat.
• If you do not have air conditioning, you should choose places to go to for relief from the heat during the warmest part of the day (libraries, theaters, malls, etc.).

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