Portland Public Health Division

With extreme heat in the forecast, it’s up to us to keep our pets safe, cool, and comfortable.

Here is your quick checklist for pet safety today:

-Shift walk times: Stick to early mornings or late evenings. If the pavement is too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for their paws!

-Double-check the water bowl: Ensure they have constant access to cold water.

-Take it easy: Limit outdoor exertion during peak afternoon hours.

-NEVER leave a pet in a parked car. Temperatures inside a vehicle can heat up quickly, creating an emergency situation for your pets.

Join our team at Portland Public Health!

Our clinical team is looking for a registered nurse who is passionate about healthcare for vulnerable populations of all ages! Sound like someone you know?

Visit PortlandMaine.Gov/Jobs to learn more about this role!

Applications accepted through Friday, July 10

EXTREME HEAT WATCH!

Portland is under an Extreme Heat Watch this Wednesday through Friday, with temperatures expecting to feel like a scorching 105°F to 110°F.

Please take this heat seriously, stay hydrated, and look out for one another.

FIND A COOLING CENTER:

-Wednesday, July 1 & Thursday, July 2: Portland Public Library (5 Monument Square) | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

-Friday, July 3: Troubh Ice Arena (225 Park Avenue) | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

-Find other Cumberland County cooling centers here: https://www.maine.gov/mema/response-recovery/mass-care

WAYS TO COOL OFF:
-Visit the Deering Oaks Raving wading pool or one of the City's splash pads

-Limit outdoor activities

-Drink plenty of waters

-Wear light colored clothing

We'll continue to share safety tips and signs to look out for all week long!