With temperatures expected to top 90 degrees today with significant increase in humidity, Mayor Thomas M. Menino has issued a heat advisory and reminds residents to take precautions to stay safe and healthy during this dangerously hot and humid weather.
Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable to heat-related illnesses and injuries, but everyone should remember to limit their activities during very hot weather, drink plenty of fluids, and avoid beverages that contain caffeine or alcohol. When outdoors, limit strenuous activity wear sunscreen and loose, light-colored clothing, and rest often in cool, shady areas. Additional measures to beat the heat include avoiding cooking, taking cool showers or baths, and staying in air conditioned areas whenever possible.
Heat related illness such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke can be fatal if untreated and need to be taken seriously, particularly for elderly and younger populations. Residents should follow heat safety precautions and pay attention to the warning signs such as nausea, dizziness, and headaches. If symptoms persist, call 9-1-1 immediately. Family, friends and neighbors are also urged to check in frequently with elderly residents who may need assistance during the hot weather. Comprehensive heat safety tips are available on the city website at www.cityofboston.gov/heat.
Mayor Menino also urges residents to utilize the city’s pools and cooling centers, which are open across the city. Residents are reminded that fire hydrants should not be tampered with or opened; doing so may hinder fire prevention capabilities. A complete list of cooling centers is listed below and on the city website atwww.cityofboston.gov/heat.
For questions about heat-related city services, residents should call the Mayor’s 24-Hour Hotline at 617-635-4500. Elderly residents are advised to call the Elderly Commission at 617-635-4366 or the Mayor’s 24 – Hour hotline if they experience problems.
BOSTON CENTERS FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES (BCYF)
SUMMER 2010 COOLING CENTERS & POOLS LIST
The following BCYF sites are available, based on required needs, as Cooling Centers and/or Pool Sites when Mayor Menino declares a Heat Emergency or after the City of Boston’s temperatures have reached 90 degrees or higher for three (3) or more consecutive days.
BCYF Cooling Centers
Agassiz Community Center 20 Child Street, Jamaica Plain 635-5191
Archdale Community Center 125 Brookway Rd, Roslindale 635-5256
Blackstone Community Center 50 West Brookline Street, Boston 635-5162
Charlestown Community Center 255 Medford Street, Charlestown 635-5169
Cleveland Community Center 11 Charles Street, Dorchester 635-5141
Condon Community Center 200 D Street, South Boston 635-5100
Curley Community Center (L St.) 1663 Columbia Road, South Boston 635-5104
Curtis Hall Community Center 20 South Street, Jamaica Plain 635-5193
Gallivan Community Center 61 Woodruff Way, Mattapan 635-5252
Golden Age Center 382 Main Street, Charlestown 635-5175
Grove Hall CC (Burke) 51 Geneva Ave, Dorchester 635-1484
Harborside Community Center (Umana) 312 Border Street, East Boston 635-5114
Hennigan Community Center 200 Heath Street, Jamaica Plain 635-5198
Holland Community Center 85 Olney Street, Dorchester 635-5144
Hyde Park Community Center 1179 River Street, Hyde Park 635-5178
Jackson-Mann Community Center 500 Cambridge St, Allston 635-5153
Kent Community Center 50 Bunker Hill St, Charlestown 635-5175
Leahy-Holloran Comm Ctr (Murphy) 1 Worrell Street, Dorchester 635-5150
Mildred Avenue Community Center 5 Mildred Ave., Mattapan 635-1328
Nazarro Community Center 30 North Bennet Street, North End 635-5166
Ohrenberger Comm. Center 175 West Boundary Rd., West Roxbury 635-5183
Orchard Gardens Community Center 2 Dearborn Street, Roxbury 635-5220
Orient Heights Comm. Center 86 Boardman Street, East Boston 635-5120
Perkins Community Center (Lee) 155 Talbot Avenue, Dorchester 635-5146
BCNC (Quincy) 885 Washington St, Boston 635-5129
Roche Family Comm. Center 1716 Centre Street, West Roxbury 635-5066
Roslindale Community Center 6 Cummins Highway, Roslindale 635-5185
Shelburne Community Center 2730 Washington Street, Roxbury 635-5213
Thomas Johnson Community Center 68 Annunciation Road, Roxbury 635-5213
Tobin Community Center 1481 Tremont St, Roxbury 635-5216
Tynan Community Center 650 East 4th Street, So Boston 635-5110
Vine Street Community Center 339 Dudley Street, Roxbury 635-1285
BCYF Centers with Pools
Blackstone Community Center 50 West Brookline Street, Boston 635-5162
Condon Community Center 200 D Street, South Boston 635-5100
Curtis Hall Community Center 20 South Street, Jamaica Plain 635-5193
* Draper Pool 5279 Washington St., West Roxbury 635-5021
* Flaherty Pool 160 Florence Street, Roslindale, 635-5181
Hennigan Community Center 200 Heath Street, Jamaica Plain 635-5198
Holland Community Center 85 Olney Street, Dorchester 635-5144
Leahy-Holloran Comm Ctr (Murphy) 1 Worrell Street, Dorchester 635-5150
*Madison Park Comm. Center 55 New Dudley Street, Roxbury 635-5209
* Mason Pool 176 Norfolk Ave, Roxbury 635-5241
Mildred Avenue Community Center 5 Mildred Ave., Mattapan 635-1328
Mirabella Pool 475R Commercial St, North End 635-1275
* Paris Street Pool 113 Paris Street, East Boston 635-5125
Perkins Community Center 155 Talbot Avenue, Dorchester 635-5146
Quincy Community Center 885 Washington Street, Boston 635-5129




