July 16, 2024 Submitted by the Town of Hingham
According to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), a Heat Advisory will be in effect through Wednesday 7/17 for much of southern New England, including Hingham. Heat index values are expected to range between 95-104 degrees.
Residents can seek relief from the heat at the following Town facilities: (Updated List)
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Hingham Center for Active Living (224 Central Street): 7:30 AM – 7 PM
Hingham Public Library (66 Leavitt Street): 10:00am – 9:00pm
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Hingham Center for Active Living (224 Central Street): 7:30 AM – 5 PM
Hingham Public Library (66 Leavitt Street): 10:00am – 9:00pm
Limited transportation to the Center for Active Living may be available for home-bound senior residents who wish to cool off during the Center’s regular business hours. Please call 781-741-1458 to arrange transportation.
Please check on your neighbors. MEMA outlines a number of extreme heat safety tips, including what to do during extreme heat and how to recognize types of heat-related illnesses. Please take time to read these important Extreme Safety Tips (mass.gov). As always, in the case of an emergency, please dial 911.