whna | Heat Advisory, options from the city (Reply)

Via the Community Alert System email from the city:

HEAT ADVISORY + AVAILABLE COOLING CENTERS

We are already in the middle of a summer heat wave, and the temperatures will remain in the 90s for most of this week. Here are some important reminders to keep cool during the high heat, as well as locations you can visit throughout the City for some air conditioning or family-friendly summer activities:

See below for times and locations of cooling centers, public swimming pools, and indoor activities. (You can also visit www.somervillema.gov/staycool.)
Don't leave children or pets in locked cars, not even for just a few minutes.
Please check on elderly, disabled, or ill neighbors who may need assistance.
Stay in air-conditioned spaces as much as possible. If you exercise outdoors, avoid the middle of the day when it’s hottest.
Drink extra water and wear light clothing.
If possible, help us keep our trees healthy and thriving by watering a street tree in your neighborhood.
Watch for signs of heat exhaustion, and if someone is showing signs of heat stroke call 911 immediately.

Public Buildings with Air Conditioning

Somerville Public Libraries (ALL BRANCHES CLOSED JULY 4)

Central Library (79 Highland Ave.) – 9 a.m. – 9 p.m., Monday – Thursday
East Branch (115 Broadway) – 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Thursday
West Branch (40 College Ave.) – 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Thursday

To see all hours of operation for each branch, visit www.somervillepubliclibrary.org.

Council on Aging (open to all ages during heat waves)

Cross St. Center, 165 Broadway
- Wednesday, July 4: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. (OPEN JULY 4)
- Thursday, July 5: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Holland Street Center, 167 Holland St. – 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (CLOSED JULY 4)

Family-Friendly Activities

Public Swimming Pools

Dilboy Pool (Alewife Brook Parkway) – 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., adult lap swim 7 – 9 p.m. daily (OPEN JULY 4: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., adult lap swim 7 – 9 p.m.)
Foss Park Pool and Splash Pad (Broadway, East Somerville) – 11:15 a.m. – 6:45 p.m. daily
Kennedy School Pool (indoor) Family Swim – visit www.somerville.k12.ma.us/pool for hours and information. (CLOSED JULY 4)

*NOTE: Pools may reach capacity at any time. To call ahead and inquire about capacity at City-operated Dilboy Pool, call 617-625-1539 (FOR THE DILBOY POOL ONLY.) For information about Foss Park, call 617-666-9236.

Public Ice Skating