BOSTON (WHDH) – Mayor Michelle Wu has issued a heat emergency for the City of Boston from Sunday through Tuesday with temperatures expected to be in the mid-90s with ‘feels like’ temperatures of up to 100 degrees.
“With this heat emergency coming as we kick off the summer season, we ask our community members to please take care and prepare accordingly for the extreme heat,” Wu said in a statement. “City staff are working to ensure that all residents can have a safe and enjoyable summer. Be sure to stay hydrated, take breaks from working outside and regularly check in on neighbors, friends, and family.”
During a heat wave, Boston Emergency Medical Services typically experience a 10-15 percent increase in calls to 911 for people of all ages…