Mansfield Residents Can Beat the Heat

With the oppressive heat continuing through the week, the following Mansfield town facilities are air conditioned, and will be open to any residents who are seeking relief from the heat:

• Mansfield Public Library: Mondays and Wednesdays: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Mansfield Community Center: Monday - Friday: 5:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Saturday: 5:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sunday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• Mansfield Senior Center: Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. However, it is closed the week of July 27.

Residents who may be sensitive to the heat are urged to take advantage of air conditioning, avoid strenuous activity, stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water, avoid hot foods and cooking during a heat alert. Taking lukewarm showers or baths and wearing light-colored, loose clothing also help beat the heat.

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Residents are also asked to check on their elderly neighbors, who may be especially susceptible to the extreme heat. Warning signs of heat exhaustion include dizziness, weakness, fainting and vomiting. Individuals should seek medical attention immediately if these symptoms are prolonged. Many public facilities are often air conditioned, and for those at risk (very young and very old), they should take refuge in an air conditioned space for at least a few hours during the day when temps are this high (for example, the mall, theater, grocery store, department store).