Heat cancels Derby Neck Library's Valley Tales on Derby Greenway

 

Tomorrow's Valley Tales on Derby Greenway has been cancelled due to the extreme heat advisory. Join us next week!

Extreme heat forecast cancels Sunday's Master's Table dinner in Ansonia

TOMORROW'S DINNER IS CANCELLED due to extreme heat this weekend.

From Janette-Feltz Fedak:

"We have decided to cancel the meal tomorrow due to the expected high heat index of 105.

"The hall does not have air conditioning or enough fans to keep it cool enough for our volunteers or our guests. See you next month on August 14th. Stay safe and cool this weekend."

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When: Sunday July 24 from 3:30-5 p.m. or until supplies last (rain or shine). I

If we need to cancel due to the weather, we will post it on Saturday on Facebook.

Where: Assumption Church Hall 61 N. Cliff St., Ansonia

All meals will be take out only and you must be present to receive a meal.

Park car and enter church hall, must wear a mask to enter. If you are unable to exit your car or don't want to come inside please speak to our volunteers outside and they will take your information and bring out your meal.

Pick up meal and browse giveaway table.

No restrooms available and no reentry.

We will be following all safety guidelines during this pandemic and we ask that you do as well. Please wear a mask.

Klarides-Ditria shares tips to stay safe during extreme heat

With incredible temperatures here for another few days it’s important to take care of yourself and your loved ones. 

Please remember to stay hydrated and check on your friends and neighbors to make sure they also have plenty of water and access to air conditioning.

If you need help locating a cooling center, the state’s 2-1-1 phone line is always open and available 24/7 to answer questions or point you toward a center in your area. You can also find a list of cooling centers on the 2-1-1 website.

The state Department of Public Health maintains a list of tips on ways to beat the heat, including wearing light colored clothing, staying indoors as much as possible, pacing yourself, staying hydrated and much more. 

 For a full list, please go to the DPH website.

More Tips to Avoid the Heat (from Ready.gov)
Find air conditioning.
Avoid strenuous activities.
Wear light clothing.
Check on family members and neighbors.
Drink plenty of fluids.
Watch for heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Never leave people or pets in a closed car.

HOW TO STAY SAFE WHEN EXTREME HEAT THREATENS

Try to keep your home cool:
Do not rely on a fan as your primary cooling device.
Cover windows with drapes or shades.
Weather-strip doors and windows.
Use window reflectors such as aluminum foil-covered cardboard to reflect heat back outside.
Add insulation to keep the heat out.
Use a powered attic ventilator, or attic fan, to regulate the heat level of a building’s attic by clearing hot air.
Install window air conditioners and insulate around them.
Learn to recognize the signs of heat illness. For more information visit: www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/warning.html

If you or anyone you know is suffering from heat exhaustion or heat stroke and needs emergency medical assistance, please call 9-1-1 immediately!


Sincerely,