Lexington activating heat plan in response to high temperatures
Originally published by WEKU.
Lexington is running phase one of its city-wide heat plan through Friday in response to expected high temperatures.
The National Weather Service forecasts highs in the mid to upper 90s through Thursday.
The humidity could make the temperature feel even hotter, with the heat index predicted to hit the upper 90s to low 100s in the afternoons and early evenings.
Outreach teams will be giving out water around the city. Emily Fay of Lexington Emergency Management says to take frequent water breaks.
“Drink more water than you think you need,” Fay said. “You may not be thirsty, but if you’re outside in the heat, you’re going to need to replenish those fluids just because you’re sweating it out of your system.”
Cooling stations will also be open at community centers in Dunbar, Kenwick, Castlewood and Tates Creek. The city says they’re giving free LexTran rides to those stations for people experiencing homelessness.
“Those experiencing homelessness, those who need a place to go, whether those circumstances are just poor timing or you need to cool down, those community centers are available to anyone who needs them,” Fay said.
Fay also recommends for those working outside to wear loose fitting, light-colored clothing, to take breaks in the shade and to watch for coworkers or peers to make sure they’re not overheating.
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Originally published by WEKU.
Republished with permission.
