Mayor Wu declares Heat Emergency in Boston from Sunday through Tuesday

Mayor Michelle Wu has issued a heat emergency for the City of Boston from Sunday through Tuesday with temperatures expected to be in the mid- s with feels like temperatures of up to degrees With this heat emergency coming as we kick off the summer season we ask our region members to please take care and prepare accordingly for the extreme heat Wu stated in a announcement City staff are working to ensure that all residents can have a safe and enjoyable summer Be sure to stay hydrated take breaks from working outside and regularly check in on neighbors friends and family During a heat wave Boston Urgency Health Services typically experience a - percent increase in calls to for people of all ages Splash pads are open at various parks and playgrounds throughout the city Several city pools are also available for swimming Find splash pad locations and pool locations and operating hours at Boston gov splash Learn more about how to create a membership and register for a swim session at Boston gov BCYF-registration Select Boston Centers for Youth Families BCYF area centers are open as Cooling Centers On Sunday a list of available centers can be exposed at Boston gov Heat All centers will be available Monday and Tuesday during their normal operating hours Boston Inhabitants Library locations are also available for residents to seek relief from the heat Patrons are consistently welcome to participate in BPL s summer services for kids teens and adults Information on heat safety tips can be unveiled online at boston gov heat and by following CityofBoston on X Residents can sign up for AlertBoston the City s crisis notification system to receive urgency alerts by phone email or text Sign up online here Residents are also encouraged to call with any questions about available City services