City Of Dallas: Beat The Heat In Dallas With These Safety Tips

Press release from City of Dallas:

2021-06-15

Over the next few months, Dallasites will experience their fair share of triple-digit temperatures. With temperatures rising, it’s important to know how to stay safe and cool this summer. 

“When outside working or playing, take lots of breaks and find shade,” said Rhonda Simpson, Communications Specialist for the City of Dallas Office of Emergency Management. “It’s important that you don’t leave anyone, especially pets or children, in your car.” 

You can beat the heat by exercising the following precautions to prevent heat-related illness: 

 If you or someone you know needs to escape from the heat, most City of Dallas recreation centers are open to the public during the following hours: 

Additionally, Dallas Library branches are also open to the public during regular business hours. Get the full list of hours of operations here. 

For more information on extreme heat, check out the City of Dallas Office of Emergency Management web page.

This press release was produced by City of Dallas. The views expressed here are the author’s own.