via News5: Firestone Park Elementary School made the decision on Monday to close today The school does not have air conditioning and its roof is being repaired. Due to the repairs, all windows inside of the school have to be closed. CLICK HERE to read full story
via Wkyc: Experts advise avoiding prolonged outdoor activities – and remember to keep your pets indoors.The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch for multiple Northeast Ohio counties from noon Friday until 8 p.m. Saturday. Air temps could reach arond 90 degrees and in Clevaland Cooling Stations have been set up so that […]
via Wkyc: The heat is on, but the school day is off. The Cleveland Metropolitan School District announced, Monday evening, that several of its schools will be closed, Tuesday, August 28 due to extreme heat. The following 18 schools will be closed Tuesday: Ben Franklin Charles Eliot Charles Mooney Collinwood East Clark Facing History New […]
via BlackDoctor: It may be hot, but that dream body you want won’t wait forever. Summer gives you all the tools you need to get active, so why not take advantage? Yes, it’s above 80 degrees, but you shouldn’t let that stop you from achieving your health and body goals. Here are 8 safety tips […]
via Cleveland19: It’s summertime and things are heating up across the United States, especially in the Northeast. AccuWeather meteorologists say temperatures haven’t been this high and this widespread since 2016. And with the high temperatures comes an increased risk of heat-related illnesses. Here are some ways to stay cool: Protect your skin. Both Adults and children need […]
via Wkyc: It’s getting hot in here. Apparently, too hot for Parma City School officials. The school announced on Twitter that it would not open Monday, September 25, sighting high heat and humidity levels.
The Cleveland Metropolitan School District closed 10 schools early on Wednesday because the heat was unbearable inside the school buildings. Officials announced after 1 p.m. that it was too hot for students. Regular dismissal for schools was between 2:10 p.m. and 4 p.m. Benjamin Franklin, Charles Eliot, Garret Morgan, Iowa-Maple, Louis Agassiz, Tremont Montessori, Valley View […]
Welcome to summer! In many parts of the world it’s downright HOT right now and heat safety couldn’t be more important. With heat safety (like so many other health topics), it’s important to know fact from fiction. Myth #1: Cooling fans work as well as air-conditioning. Fact: Not So! When temperatures rise into the 90’s, […]
Several communities are opening warming centers for anyone who needs to get in from the cold. Akron — F I Community Housing of Summit County, 619 Johnston St. (Open overnight Wednesday to Thursday. Warm cots and food available.) Cleveland — Glenville, Zelma-George, Michael Zone and Fairfax recreation centers are open 24 hours until further […]
With temperatures expected to rise into the 90s this week, there are a number of options to stay cool. City of Cleveland recreation centers serve as cooling centers. They’re open until 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9-6 on Saturdays. Spray basins – City spray basins will open seven days per week when the temperature reaches 80 degrees […]
When the temperatures hit 3 digits and you just can’t find a way to beat the heat outside, try these fun, inexpensive tips to keep your cool inside. Here’s to Happy Hydrating All you need is a plastic ice tray or a freezer-safe plastic bottle, one single serving packet of Crystal Light Lemonade or […]
As predicted, Cleveland and surrounding areas have experienced above 90 degree temperatures in recent days. So the city of Cleveland and the Department of Public Health want to make sure the public is safe. Hydration has been the most used term for beating the summer heat, that is according to Cleveland’s Director of Public Health […]
