A wave of hot humid weather is expected this week with highs in the mid to upper 90s.  Montgomery Township will open the Otto Kaufman Community Center as a cooling center beginning tomorrow. 

 Please share about its availability with neighbors & friends in town, especially any elderly residents or families with young children.

 Here are some other tips on how to stay healthy on hot, sunny days:

• If possible, stay out of the sun. When in the sun, wear sunscreen (at least SPF 15) and a hat to protect your face and head.
• Use of air conditioning is recommended.
• If you do not have air conditioning, keep rooms well-ventilated with open windows and fans. Fans work best at night, when they can bring in cooler air from outside.
• Consider going to a public pool, air-conditioned library, store, mall, movie theater, or cooling center.
• Make a special effort to check on your neighbors during a heat wave, especially if they are seniors, young children, and people with special needs. 
• Seniors and others who may be sensitive to extreme heat should contact friends, neighbors, or relatives at least twice a day during a heat wave.
• Drink fluids, particularly water, even if you do not feel thirsty. Avoid beverages containing alcohol, caffeine, or high amounts of sugar.
• Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose clothing that covers as much of your skin as possible.
• Never ever leave children, pets, or those who require special care in a parked car during periods of intense summer heat.
• Avoid strenuous activity, especially during the sun's peak hours 11 AM to 4 PM. If you must engage in strenuous activity, do it during the coolest part of the day, usually in the morning between 5 AM and 8 AM.
• Cool showers or baths may be helpful, but avoid extreme temperature changes. Never take a shower immediately after becoming overheated extreme temperature changes may make you ill, nauseated, or dizzy.