Millville Fire Rescue

Dangerous heat arrives today and will last through the July Fourth holiday. With high humidity, it will feel like over 100 degrees in many parts of Massachusetts. 🌡️

Follow these safety tips:

• Try to avoid spending time outdoors in the afternoons, when temperatures will be highest. ☀️
• Wear light-weight, light-colored clothing. 👕
• Stay hydrated and take frequent breaks in the shade. 🌳
• Know the signs of heat-related illness and call 911 for emergencies. ☎️
• Never leave pets or children alone in a vehicle. 🚗

If you don't have air conditioning at home, check with local officials or call Mass211 to find available cooling centers.

Dangerous to record setting heat will expand across the eastern two-thirds of the nation this week. Be sure to follow your local forecast information from weather.gov and heat.gov