Provided by the County of Bucks:
In response to the National Weather Service Excessive Heat Watch for Bucks County in effect on Monday and Tuesday, the Bucks County Commissioners arranged for five senior centers to open from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, June 12 to 13 as a respite from the dangerous heat and humidity.
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The County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) reminds seniors that extreme hot weather can cause serious heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion. Though everyone should take precautions, seniors are especially vulnerable to effects from the heat. The best approach during a heat wave is to remain indoors with an air-conditioner or in a ventilated room with a fan. Unless restricted, drink plenty of water and/or non-alcoholic beverages to prevent dehydration while minimizing time spent outdoors.
The public is encouraged to check frequently on elderly neighbors, friends and family members. Symptoms of a possible heat injury include faintness, dizziness, nausea, weakness, and heavy sweating. For more information on symptoms and treatment relating to the elderly, visit the CDC Web site http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/elderlyheat.asp. As with any emergency, call 9-1-1 when necessary. Fans may be available through the AAA for senior residents of Bucks County (age 60+) who do not have a fan or air conditioner. The elderly also may call 267-880-5700 for help during this period of extreme heat. Following is the schedule of senior center hours for June 12 and 13:
June 12-13, 2017 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Ben Wilson Community Center
580 Delmont Ave., Warminster, PA 18974
Phone: 215-672-8380 - Bristol Township Senior Center
2501 Bath Rd., Bristol, PA 19007
Phone: 215-785-6322 - Morrisville SeniorService Center
31 E. Cleveland Ave., Morrisville, PA 19067
Phone 215-295-0567 - Pennridge Community Center
146 E. Main St., Silverdale Borough, PA
Phone: 215-453-7027 - Upper Bucks Senior Center
Milford Square Fire Co. Social Hall
2183 Milford Square Pike, Quakertown, PA 18951
Phone: 215-536-3066
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For more information or assistance, please call:
- Bucks County Area Agency on Aging
30 E. Oakland Ave., Doylestown, Pa. 18901
Phone: 267-880-5700. (M-F, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
General information on preventing heat-related injuries also is available through the Bucks County Health Department information pages at: http://www.buckscounty.org/government/departments/HumanServices/HealthDepartment/HeatRelatedIllness.aspx
