As heat index values climb into the triple digits, residents across Portsmouth are searching for relief, whether it’s in their homes, their cars or public spaces offering cool, conditioned air.
The city has activated 10 official cooling stations, including the Portsmouth Public Library and City Hall, offering residents a place to escape the heat and hydrate.
“You’ll sweat to death out here,” said Ernest Mills, who took refuge inside the library to rest and cool down. “Yeah, you gotta drink it while it’s cold.”
City officials say vulnerable populations, including children, the elderly and those with chronic health conditions, are at heightened risk during these extreme temperatures…