Beat The Heat And Avoid Its Stress

The Connecticut Light and Power Company (CL&P) will conduct a heat stress presentation on July 25 beginning at 1 pm at Newtown Senior Center, 14 Riverside Road in Sandy Hook.

The workshop will provide important information on how to recognize the symptoms of heat stress and how to prevent heat related illnesses.

“If you’re a senior citizen with health problems, you may be at risk. Therefore, it’s important to be aware of the warning signs,” stated Martha Lemley, CL&P’s community relations representative. “Temperatures above 90 degrees can pose a real health hazard.”

CL&P offers programs and services in energy conservation, economic development, environmental education, and community relation. CL&P is part of the Northeast Utilities System (NYSF/NU. For more information visit www.cl-p.com or contact Mrs Lemley at 203-845-3463.