Keeping Cool

Our neighborhood liaison sent out these reminders of how to be safe during heat waves.

Please see this advisory from AEP and below are a few places you can go this weekend to beat the heat. Also, please consider these tips:

• Drink plenty of water. Do not wait until you are thirsty.

• Stay in air conditioning whenever possible. If you do not have an air conditioner, use movie theaters, malls, libraries and other public places that are cool.

• Avoid beverages with alcohol, caffeine and sugar because they will dehydrate you.

• Eat light meals.

• Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing.

• Avoid strenuous activities and limit them to morning and evening hours.

• Learn the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses and how to treat them.

• Check on family members, friends and neighbors.

• Never leave people or pets in a closed car.

 COOLING CENTERS

• Columbus Metropolitan Libraries: find a location near you to stay cool

• Visit a splashpad or spraygrounds:

  • Columbus Rec & Park locations

  • Hilliard Station Park

  • Dublin Ballantree Community Park

• Visit a City of Columbus Pool