City Of Stamford Offers Tips To Beat The Heat

STAMFORD, CT — The city of Stamford has offered some tips to beat the heat as the season's first real heat wave continues to impact the region.

Residents can call 211 for a list of cooling centers throughout Connecticut. Cooling centers in Stamford include:

• Lobby of the Stamford Government Center (888 Washington Blvd.) between 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Public access sites like the Stamford Town Center and the Ferguson Library branches

Prevention tips to stay safe in extreme include:

• Stay cool: Keep your body temperature cool to avoid heat-related illness
• Stay in air-conditioned buildings as much as possible. If you must be outdoors, try to limit your outdoor activity to the morning and evening. Try to rest often in shady areas so that your body has a chance to cool off.
• Find an air-conditioned shelter. Do not rely on a fan as your primary cooling device.
• Avoid direct sunlight.
• Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing.
• Take cool showers or baths.
• Check on those most at-risk several times a day.
• Pets that cannot be brought indoors should be provided ready access to water and shade to keep them cool.

Stay Hydrated. Because your body loses fluids through sweat, you can become dehydrated during times of extreme heat:

• Drink more water than usual.
• Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink more fluids.
• Drink from two to four cups of water every hour while working or exercising outside.
• Avoid alcohol or liquids containing high amounts of sugar.
• Remind others to drink enough water.