The Town of Montague would like to announce a variety of ways to stay safe and cool during the forecasted high temperatures this week. See locations, listed below.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Heat Advisory in effect until 8PM on Tuesday 7/16. It is important to proceed with caution, as heat index values up to 100 will be possible.
LOCATIONS:
Unity Park Splash Pad, First Street, Turners Falls
Montague Senior Center, 62 Fifth Street, Turners Falls
Montague Public Libraries - All Montague Public Library locations are air conditioned and will be open on the following days/times this week, listed below. Library staff will provide free bottled water to the public at each library location.
See website for more info: https://www.montaguepubliclibraries.org/
DCR Great Falls Discovery Center, 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls
Visit website for more info: https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/
Need transportation? All FRTA bus and vans are air conditioned.
Here are some tips to follow during hot, humid weather:
Heat stress is a serious condition that poses a health threat to many people, particularly the elderly and young children. Heat stress places a strain on the body, and if the strain becomes too great, it can cause serious and permanent damage, even death. Preventive measures should be taken to avoid heat stress.
For additional information on warning signs and symptoms of heat related illness visit: https://www.cdc.gov/extreme-heat/signs-symptoms/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/warning.html