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Message from Emergency Management

High Heat Advisory
Posted on: August 3, 2022 - 1:07pm

The current forecast calls for the extreme heat to return tomorrow (Thursday) and linger into Friday, with the heat index potentially exceeding 100*. The Town of Scituate will be providing a Cooling Center at the Scituate Council on Aging (Senior Center) Thursday & Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm. If needed, on Saturday the Cooling Center will be located at the Town Library from 9am-5pm.

The Sloop is available for transportation. If a resident needs transport and is unable to use the Sloop, you can contact the non-emergency line at the Public Safety Complex 781-545-1212.  If you have a medical emergency please dial 911.

Please stay hydrated and review the American Red Cross Heat Wave Safety Checklist on our Emergency Management web page.

https://www.scituatema.gov/emergency-management/pages/excessive-heat-days

Fire safety tips: When using a portable/window air conditioner & need an extension cord please make sure it is a heavy-duty cord, shorter cords are recommended. Please make sure you keep any flammables away from mulch beds and absolutely no outside fires will be allowed until the drought subsides. 

Be well & stay cool!