State Department of Public Health warns residents to be safe in hot weather
The heat will certainly have an impact on seniors and people working outdoors.
This hot weather is going to have an impact on everyone, especially kids and seniors.
There will be an impact on schools. Trumbull schools have an early dismissal because parts haven't arrived to operate air conditioning units and many of the windows can't be opened.
Bridgeport Public Schools also dismissing early today due to the heat.
The heat will certainly have an impact on seniors and people working outdoors.
Most public libraries serve as cooling centers.
The State Department of Public Health offers these tips:
Drink plenty of water.
Find an air-conditioned shelter. Call 2-1-1 for a list of cooling centers.
Avoid direct sunlight.
Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing.
Take cool showers or baths.
Check on those most at-risk several times a day.
Pets that cannot be brought indoors should be provided ready access to water and shade to keep them cool.
We could break the record temperature on this date for Bridgeport, which is 89 degrees. We are expecting another hot day Wednesday.
