Newtown Emergency Management & First Selectman Warn Residents of Heat

Try to stay cool!

Newtown’s offices of the First Selectman, Emergency Management and the Health District offer the following information to prevent our citizens from becoming victims of the heat during these days of extremely high temperatures.

The weather forecast is for HOT temperatures throughout the week. Residents should feel free to come to the locations listed below to seek relief from the heat:

The Municipal Center, at Fairfield Hills, Monday thru Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. and later when there are night meetings. First Selectman’s office Tel (203) 270-4201, Emergency Management/Fire Marshal Tel (203) 270-4370, Health District Tel (203) 270-4291.

Cyrenius Booth Library, 25 Main Street, Newtown. Tel (203) 426-4533 Hours: Mon thru Thurs – 9:30 am to 8 pm, Fri – 11 am to 5 pm; Sat 9:30 am to 5 pm

Newtown Senior Center, 14 Riverside Road, Sandy Hook Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Tel (203) 270-4310

Edmond Town Hall Theatre, 45 Main Street, Newtown. $2 movies. Call Tel (203) 426-2475 For show listing and times.

Do your shopping, errands, etc. Our grocery stores are full of healthy choices and airconditioning as are many of our local businesses.

We ask that you please check on any elderly or frail neighbors to be certain they are doing OK in this weather. You might want to suggest that they come to any of our “cool locations” if their residence is overheated.

Monitor your pets as well; keep them out of the sun, do not leave them in cars, even with the windows open and be sure they have plenty of water.

Drink plenty of water

 Avoid strenuous activities

 Take frequent rests for cooling down in an air conditioned area or near a fan

 Wear light, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing

 Avoid alcohol and caffeine ~ Eat lightly throughout the day

 Avoid exposure to direct sunlight or long periods in the sun (especially between the hours of 12 noon and 4pm which are the hottest hours during the day)

Heat Related Illness has some common symptoms that should be watched for, including:

· Dry Red Spotted Skin

· Mental Confusion

· Body temp. at or above 105 degrees F Dizziness

· Weakness

· Fatigue

· Headache

· Nausea

· Cramps

· Rash

If these symptoms are experienced, move the patient to a cooler location, loosen clothing, apply cool wet cloths, have them sip water. If the patient’s condition worsens, call 9-1-1