New Hampshire Experts Urge Heatwave Cooling Steps as Temperatures Turn Dangerous
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Updated · WMUR Manchester · Jul 1
New Hampshire Experts Urge Heatwave Cooling Steps as Temperatures Turn Dangerous
3 articles · Updated · WMUR Manchester · Jul 1
Summary
New Hampshire health experts urged residents to cool their homes as dangerous heat moves into the state, with advice focused on people without air conditioning.
National Weather Service guidance says to block sunlight with curtains, blankets, cardboard or foil, avoid heat-producing appliances, and cook outside in the shade if possible.
Water-based cooling can lower body temperature — cold towels, cool showers and spray bottles — while windows should be opened only when outdoor air is cooler, using 2 box fans to push hot air out and cooler air in.
Air-conditioned public spaces remain a fallback when homes stay too hot, including buses, malls, libraries and large shopping centers.
The advice echoes broader heat-wave guidance issued across the U.S. and Europe as extreme heat raises health risks, especially where homes lack air conditioning.