Indianapolis leaders urge caution during extreme heat

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The warmth wave is making a harmful scenario for Hoosiers.

Indianapolis officers are urging folks to remain indoors and keep away from accidents within the sweltering warmth. Town affords no less than 17 splash pads to assist beat the warmth. One other tip, goal to remain indoors as a lot as attainable to keep away from the extreme warmth.

“That is critical stuff and it requires a critical response,” mentioned Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett in a Tuesday information convention at Arsenal Park. “Even once you go to a pool (and) even once you go to a splash pad, keep within the shade and drink loads of water. It’s harmful.”

Hogsett’s information convention got here minutes after Indianapolis entered the Nationwide Climate Service’s extreme warmth warning anticipated to final via Thursday evening.

Indianapolis has six swimming pools open without cost for Marion County residents: Bethel Park, Frederick Douglass Park, Garfield Park, Perry Park, Thatcher Park and Willard Park.

The Indy Parks swimming pools are open 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 3-6 p.m. Wednesday via Sunday.

“We hope to open no less than one or two extra by this coming weekend, and, as we’re filling swimming pools, we’re additionally discovering some upkeep points for a number of that should be rectified earlier than we will get them open,” mentioned Phyllis Boyd, director of Indy Parks, on the information convention.

Whereas greater than half of Indy Parks’ swimming pools are nonetheless closed, a lot of the splash pads at the moment are open. “They function each day from 8 a.m.-8 p.m., or from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. if it’s a recirculating splash pad just like the one right here at Arsenal and the one at Windsor Park,” Boyd mentioned.

Indy Parks additionally affords a number of cooling facilities. One is at Watkins Park Household Heart. “Our 10 household facilities will provide applications, actions and air-conditioned areas Monday via Saturday at varied instances,” Boyd mentioned.

One other tip: Drink loads of water.

Additionally, take frequent breaks in a shaded or air-conditioned space if attainable, and keep on prime of air-conditioner upkeep.

When you’re in want of nonemergency assets or shelter, name Indiana 211 by dialing 211.