Today was a scorcher and unfortunately, it will likely get worse before it gets better. That's why the city of Philadelphia is taking proactive measures. Siafa_Lewis reports
PHILADELPHIA — A Heat Health Emergency has been declared in Philadelphia for Thursday. The emergency designation begins at 12 p.m. and will last through 8 p.m. Thursday with the potential to be extended if the forecast continues to get worse.
“The Health Department declares a Heat Health Emergency when the temperature gets high enough that vulnerable people – especially our elderly neighbors and family members – are at an increased risk of getting sick or dying from the heat,” said Health Commissioner Dr. Cheryl Bettigole. “The best way to protect our loved ones is to make sure they can get into air conditioning during the hottest part of the day.
So CBS3 caught up with folks taking advantage of the cooldown, all of whom avoided the outdoors earlier.“Use the AC,” Shashirekha Markandaia said.
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