Vermont Business Magazine The National Weather Service is forecasting dangerously hot conditions across the region on Tuesday, July 14. During this time, the City of Burlington is encouraging residents to take precautions and utilize available cooling resources.
A Heat Advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday for much of Northern Vermont. Heat index values – which reflect how hot it feels when humidity is factored in – are expected to be between 93 and 103 degrees, with warm overnight lows between 65 and 75 degrees.
The following cooling resources are available in Burlington:
- Fletcher Free Library (all ages)
- Main Location, 235 College Street, 10:00AM-8:00PM Tuesday
- New North End Location, 1127 North Avenue, 2:00PM-6:00PM Tuesday
- COTS Daystation (18+ years only), 95 North Avenue, 9:00AM-5:00PM daily
- CVOEO Community Resource Center (all ages), 228 North Winooski Avenue, 9:30AM-4:00PM Tuesday
- City Hall Park interactive fountain
- The Waterfront is open for the season, and beach information can be found here.
Older adults, young children, people who are pregnant, outdoor workers, and those with chronic health conditions, mental health conditions, disabilities, or limited access to cooling are at increased risk of heat-related illness. People experiencing homelessness or living without air conditioning face particularly elevated risks from prolonged heat exposure and dehydration. Certain prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, and illicit substances significantly increase vulnerability because they interfere with the body's natural ability to regulate temperature, stay hydrated, and perceive heat distress.
Muscle cramps, heavy sweating, nausea, headache or light-headedness may all indicate a heat-related illness. Most heat-related illnesses can be treated with fluids and by resting in a cooler place. If symptoms persist or get worse, or someone you are with seems confused or loses consciousness, dial 9-1-1 and get immediate medical help. Learn more about symptoms and first aid.
Find more information and resources:
- Translated heat safety videos from the Vermont Language Justice Project, available in Mandarin, French, Arabic, Spanish, Somali, Maay Maay, Ukrainian, Dari, Kirundi, Burmese, Nepali, Pashto, Vietnamese, Swahili, English, and American Sign Language.
- Translated heat safety handouts from the Vermont Department of Health, available in Arabic, Burmese, Mandarin, English, French, Karen, Kirundi, Nepali, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, and Vietnamese.
- Vermont Cooling Sites online map of indoor and outdoor locations where the public can go to cool off. Printable maps and lists of cooling sites are also available.
- Hot Weather Resource Page from the Vermont Department of Health.
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