The heat’s been turned up here in Franklin County, with a heat advisory that lasts through the weekend.
Remember that you can beat the heat and keep those around you safe by:
- Staying hydrated.
- Limiting outdoor activities.
- Limiting heat exposure to pregnant individuals.
- Checking on your neighbors (especially older adults).
- Keeping your pets indoors.
- Checking yourself for symptoms of heat illness: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/heatstress/heatrelillness.html
There are multiple locations in Franklin County where you can go to stay cool, including:
- All 23 Columbus Metropolitan Library locations, which will be open until 8 p.m.: https://www.columbuslibrary.org/library-locations/
- The City of Columbus Community Centers, Pools, Spraygrounds and Fountains: https://columbusrecparks.com/wellness/keep-cool-with-us/
- For residents age 60 and older, Franklin County Office on Aging is offering free box fans! Apply here: https://officeonaging.org/boxfan/
For more information, go here: https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat