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HEAT NEW HAMPSHIRE
Beat the Heat New Hampshire by Staying Cool - drink water, avoid the hot sun and keep your family safe.
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Beat the Heat New Hampshire by Staying Cool - drink water, avoid the hot sun and keep your family safe.
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Extreme heat poses a significant threat to our health. Heatwaves can lead to heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, heat rash, sunburns, and skin cancer. More than 20,000 people living in New Hampshire are especially vulnerable to extreme heat. Vulnerable populations include the elderly, infants and children, low-income individuals, athletes, outdoor workers, individuals those with existing medical conditions, pregnant women, and/or those living in urban-area homes without sufficient tree cover are the most affected by extreme heat. Prolonged exposure to high temperatures can also worsen existing respiratory and cardiovascular problems. Make a plan, make smart decision and Beat the Heat. |
Medical Condition
HEAT STROKE
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Symptoms
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What to Do?
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HEAT EXHAUSTION
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HEAT CRAMPS
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Get medical help right away if:
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SUNBURN
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HEAT RASH
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Red clusters of small blisters that look like pimples on the skin (usually on the neck, chest, groin, or in elbow creases)
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STAY COOLKeep Your Body Temperature Cool To Avoid Heat-Related Illness
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STAY HYDRATEDBecause Your Body Loses Fluids Through Sweat, You Can Become Dehydrated During Times of Extreme Heat
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STAY INFORMEDStay Updated On Local Weather Forecasts So You Can Plan Activities Safely When It’s Hot Outside
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Find places in your community where you can go to get cool.
Try to keep your home cool:
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Never leave a child, adult, or animal alone inside a vehicle on a warm day.
Find places with air conditioning. Libraries, shopping malls, and community centers can provide a cool place to take a break from the heat.
If you’re outside, find shade. Wear a hat wide enough to protect your face. Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing. Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. If you or someone you care for is on a special diet, ask a doctor what would be best. Do not use electric fans when the temperature outside is more than 95 degrees. You could increase the risk of heat-related illness. Fans create air flow and a false sense of comfort, but do not reduce body temperature. Avoid high-energy activities. Check yourself, family members, and neighbors for signs of heat-related illness. |
Know the signs and ways to treat heat-related illness.
Heat Cramps
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ATKINSON
Atkinson Community Center/ Recreation Center 603-362-5531 Thursday and Friday 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM ALTON
Alton Senior Center 603-875-7102 Thursday: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM Friday: 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM BEDFORD
The Town of Bedford's Library 3 Meetinghouse Road 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM BELMONT
Belmont Senior Center 603-267-9867 Thursday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM BERLIN
Berlin Senior Center 603-752-2545 Thursday and Friday 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM BRADFORD
Bradford Mountain View 603-938-2104 Thursday and Friday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM CANAAN
Canaan Mascoma Area Senior Center 603-523-4333 Thursday and Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM CHARLESTOWN
Charlestown Senior Center 603-826-5987 Thursday and Friday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM CLAREMONT
Claremont Senior Center 603-543-5998 Thursday and Friday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM DOVER
Dover Community Center 603-516-6436 Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM FRANKLIN
Twin Rivers Integrated Program 603-934-4151 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
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HANOVER
Richard Black Rec Center 603-643-5531 Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM HENNIKER
White Birch Senior Center 603-428-7860 Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM HOPKINTON
Slusser Senior Center 603-746-3800 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM KEENE
Keene Senior Center 603-352-5037 Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM LACONIA
Laconia Senior Center (Seniors only) 603-524-7689 Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM LEBANON
Upper Valley Senior Center 10 Campbell Street Lebanon, NH 03766 Phone: 603-448-4213 Thursday and Friday 8:00AM - 3:00PM Lebanon Library 9 East Park Street Lebanon, NH 03766 Phone: 603-448-2459 Hours: Thursday 10:00AM - 8:00PM, Friday & Saturday 10:00AM - 5:00PM Kilton Library 80 Main Street West Lebanon, NH 03766 Phone: 603-298-8544 Hours: Thursday 10:00AM - 8:00PM, Friday & Saturday 10:00AM - 5:00PM LITTLETON
Littleton Area Senior Center 603-444-6050 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
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MANCHESTER
Manchester City Library 603-624-6550 Monday and Thursday 9:30 AM - 8:30 PM Wednesday and Friday 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Saturday 9:30 am - 2:30 PM William B. Cashin Senior Activity Center 603-624-6533 Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM MERRIMACK
Merrimack Senior Center 603-424-2100 Thursday and Friday 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM MOULTONBOROUGH
Meal Site/Lions 603-476-5110 Thursday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM NASHUA
Nashua Senior Activity Center 603-889-6155 Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM NEWMARKET
Newmarket Senior Center 603-659-8581 Thursday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM NEWPORT
Newport Senior Center 603-863-3177 Thursday and Friday 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM NEW LONDON
Chapin Senior Center 603-526-6368 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM NORTH CONWAY
Gibson Center of Senior Services 603-356-3231 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM NORTH HAVERHILL
Horsemeadow Senior Center 603-787-2539 Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM OSSIPEE
Ossipee Senior Center 603-539-6851 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM PELHAM
Thursday: -- The Pelham Library - 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM -- The Pelham Senior Center - 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM Friday: -- The Pelham Library - 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM -- The Pelham Senior Center - 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM PORTSMOUTH
Senior Activity Center 603-610-4433 Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM RAYMOND
Raymond Fire Senior Center Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
NEW HAMPSHIRE PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION (NHPHA)
4 Park Street, Ste 403 Concord, NH 03301 United States Email: info@nhpha.org Phone: 603.228.2983 |
The New Hampshire Public Health Association is an affiliated association of the American Public Health Association (APHA). We have collaborated with APHA to grow stronger as organizations, to share expertise, influence, and resources, and to advocate for common priorities at the local, state and federal levels.
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