Town of Groveland Shares Cooling Center Information Amid High Temperatures
GROVELAND — The Town of Groveland would like to share the following information regarding cooling centers ahead of the expected high temperatures this week.
The Town will have a cooling center available Wednesday, July 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Thursday, July 11 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Town Hall Center, 183 Main St.
Severe temperatures can be extremely hazardous and sometimes fatal, and the Town of Groveland would like to remind residents to remain vigilant against the heat and take necessary precautions when outdoors or doing activities during hot weather days.
The town also reminds the community to be on the lookout for signs and symptoms of heat stroke including:
- A fever above 103 degrees
- Hot, red, dry, or damp skin
- Rapid, strong pulse
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Fainting
- Confusion
- Nausea
In case of heat stroke, call 911 immediately. Move the person into a cool place. Attempt to cool the body down using wet cloths, fanning, misting, or a cool bath. Do not give the person anything to drink.
Also, be on the lookout for the following symptoms of heat exhaustion:
- Heavy sweating
- Cold, pale, and clammy skin
- Fast, weak pulse
- Nausea or vomiting
- Muscle cramps
- Tiredness or weakness
- Fainting
- Dizziness
For more information about heat stroke and heat exhaustion from the CDC, click here.
For more information, residents are encouraged to view safety tips from the National Weather Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the American Red Cross.
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