What are the signs of heat-related illnesses?

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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – While bright sunny days may seem like the perfect opportunity for outdoor activities, the heat can pose serious health risks.

The intense heat and humidity we are currently experiencing can lead to heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat exhaustion may present itself with symptoms like heavy sweating, muscle cramps, and dizziness. Heat stroke, on the other hand, can cause confusion, nausea, high body temperature, and rapid pulse.

If these symptoms are present, CDC says it’s important to take a break from the heat and hydrate. “When you’re sweating, you know, that’s just like getting rid of the water. So, it’s better to replenish yourself with you know water,” said Robert Morales of Springfield.

“Just got another one, but I just went through a large ice water. But yeah, it just drinking water, but it’s so hot,” added Sasha Mendez of Springfield.

Springfield, Amherst, and Easthampton have opened cooling centers for those who need relief from the heat.

Springfield has seven locations open Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.:

• Raymond A. Jordan Senior
• Hungry Hill Senior Center
• Mason Square Library Community Room
• Indian Orchard Community Center at Myrtle Street Park
• Senior Center in the North End at Kenefick Park
• South End Community Center
• Clodo Concepcion (Greenleaf) Community Center

Amherst has four locations open to the public:

• Bangs Community Center: Open Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Jones Library: Friday from 9:00 am to 5:15 pm,  Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:15 pm
• Munson Memorial Library: Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
• North Amherst Library: Friday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Easthampton Public Safety Complex will be open from August 1st to the 5th from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The Nonotuck Spray Park will also have extended hours all week to help residents stay cool. The park will be open daily from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

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Kayleigh Thomas

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