☀️Heat Advisory: Stay Safe During Extreme Heat☀️
Extreme heat can be dangerous and even life-threatening if precautions are not taken. During prolonged periods of very hot weather, which may include high humidity, the body must work harder to stay cool, increasing the risk of heat-related illness.
***Extreme Heat Safety Tips (mass.gov)***
Explore guidance, tools, and resources to help you understand, prepare for, and stay safe during periods of extreme heat in MA (mass.gov)
Beat the Heat—Know Where to Cool Off
During periods of unhealthy heat, it’s important to know where you can go to cool off. Libraries, shopping centers, senior centers, and public pools, beaches and splash pads are common places to find relief from the heat. Dial 2-1-1 to find options near you.
Cool Off at DCR Pools, Beaches, and Spray Decks
Residents and visitors can cool off at the Department of Conservation and Recreation’s (DCR) 79 waterfronts, 24 swimming pools, and 20 spray decks across the state. Lifeguards are on duty seven days a week at agency-managed swimming pools and 31 guarded waterfronts. For a list of DCR’s saltwater ocean beaches visit here, for the freshwater inland beaches visit here, and for a list of beaches that are accessible to people of all abilities visit here. All DCR swimming pools have chair lifts to provide access to the water. Several pools have ramps into the water or offer zero-depth entry and select pools and spray decks also have beach wheelchairs for use.
Interactive Beach Water Quality Dashboard
Planning a beach day? Check water quality testing results to know if it's safe to swim.
Looking to stay cool this summer? Explore discounted or no-cost energy-efficient resources available to eligible Massachusetts households—including rebates on air conditioners, help with energy bills, and free home weatherization services.