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BOSTON (CBS) – When temperatures climb into the 90s, people would be wise to take precautions. Below is a guide of heat-related resources.

BE AWARE

Check the latest forecast, get details on the Heat Advisory, and visit the Weather Blogs for updates from WBZ-TV meteorologists.

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STAY SAFE

Tips on Recognizing and Avoiding Heat Stroke – If you’re out in extreme heat, you need to be careful to avoid heat stroke. Heat stroke is dangerous and can even be deadly.

Tips on Avoiding Sunburn – The extreme heat may be gone in a few days, but it could definitely leave a lasting mark on your skin if you aren’t careful.

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FIND SOMEWHERE TO ‘CHILL’ OUT

• Get outdoors and embrace the heat. Visit one of the Boston-Area’s Best Beaches, take the kids to a water park or pool, or hit up an ice cream shop. Avoiding both brain freeze and a puddle of melted ice cream could be tricky.  Care to give it a try?

• Cooling Centers in and around Boston: There are plenty of public spots that will open up in and around Boston so you have a place to go to cool down.

• List of Free DCR-Run Pools: The state runs dozens of public pools that offer people a place to beat the heat and chill out. The best part is that they’re free.

• List of DCR-Run Ponds & Freshwater Beaches: The state manages about 50 different public ponds and lakes.  Most have public restroom facilities available and are staffed with lifeguards.

• List of DCR-Run Saltwater Beaches: The ocean breeze and cool water temperatures make the heat a little easier to bear.

• Think outside the box:  The same movie theaters, museums, and malls that make for great rainy-day activities can double as the perfect hideout from the sun.