In the current week as Lexington prepares for more days of record high temperatures, city officials have declared an extension of Phase one of Heat Plan up to and including June 25 evening. This comes even as forecaster predict that temperatures will continue to soar to dangerous levels that may cause health complications to risk groups. Because of these severe weather conditions, the city has adopted the following measures with a view to enhancing the welfare of people within its area of jurisdiction.

However, in the scope of the extended Heat Plan one of the significant factors is free transport. To facilitate its passengers during this period of extremely high temperatures LexTran, the city’s public transport provider will provide free of charge transport to people to cooling centers across Lexington at this period of high heat. This project is meant to help those residents who may not easily get access to air-conditioned buildings or houses or those individuals that are most vulnerable to heat diseases. People should use this service for this purpose in order to avoid extremely hot day use their energy for moving around the community to look for water.

The authorities of Lexington-Fayette County Health Department have had to make a warning regarding the health risks that are posed the national exposure to high heat. The two common dangers associated with high temperatures are heat exhaustion and heatstroke; the dangers are more pronounced in senior citizens, children and those with chronic illnesses. The Department of health recommend people to remain indoors especially during extreme heat, to take enough water, and check on their neighbors who are most vulnerable.

Besides, the transport facilities, several community centers and public structures are opened for extra hours as cooling centers. These locations will be air conditioned, water provided and staff will be on hand to support those who are fleeing the heat. The additional hours will enable the residents have access to cool premises particularly during evenings and weekends.

Local enterprise has also taken it upon themselves to fight heat wave by undertaking some measures. Many coffee shops and restaurants said that they will let people stay indoors within their air-conditioned premises, even if they did not buy anything from the establishment, which for some individuals who do not have other means, would feel like a dream.

The Fire Department of Lexington has even hired more employees for this sector, as the number of heat-emergency messages might surge. They, however, ask residents to be on the lookout for incidences of heat exhaustion or heat stroke, and if anyone develops the signs, including dizziness, confusion, or loss of consciousness, to call 911.

Being able to rally in support of the residents against high temperatures, leaders of the city are pushing for a message of togetherness especially with neighbors. People are advised to visit the elderly, make sure animals are not left in the hot car and heavy vehicles and report any suspicious people to the police.

The Heat Plan has been expanded to show that Lexington cares for its people and is willing to provide safety measures. Officials will also track the prevailing weather conditions in the course of the summer, and thus make the appropriate interventions that will assure every single citizen access to proper and adequate protective measures from the effects of severest of weathers.