Personnel in Newtown's offices of the First Selectman, Emergency Management, and the Health District are concerned that current weather conditions may be dangerous for residents.

With that in mind, the town officials are offering the following information "to prevent our citizens from becoming victims of the heat during these days of extremely high temperatures," according to a press release issued Friday, July 22.

The weather forecast is for hot temperatures throughout the week. Residents should feel free to visit any of the locations listed below to seek relief from the heat:

Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street within at Fairfield Hills, Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 6:15 pm, and later when there are night meetings scheduled (the Office of the First Select-man can be reached at 203-270-4201; Emergency Management/Fire Marshal is 203-270-4370; and Health District, 203-270-4291);

Cyrenius H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street (203-426-4533), which is open Monday through Thursday from 9:30 am to 8 pm, Fridays from 11 am to 5 pm, and Saturdays from 9:30 am to 5 pm (the library is closed on Sundays during the summer);

Newtown Senior Center, at 14 Riverside Road (203-270-4310), is open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm; and

Edmond Town Hall Theatre, 45 Main Street (ETH Movie Line, 203-426-2475), which has special live performances scheduled for July 22-23, and movies resuming July 24, click here for details.

In addition, the town officials suggests that shopping and errands are done in air-conditioned settings.

"Our grocery stores are full of healthy choices and air-conditioning, as are many of our local businesses," they point out.

Residents are asked to keep an eye on each other.

"We ask that you please check on any elderly or frail neighbors to be certain they are doing OK in this weather. You might want to suggest that they come to any of our 'cool locations' if their residence is overheated," the officials suggest.

Monitor pets as well. Keep them out of the sun, do not leave them in cars, even with the windows open, and be sure they have plenty of water.

Residents of all ages should remembers to drink plenty of water, avoid strenuous activities, take frequent rests for cooling down in an air-conditioned area or near a fan; wear light, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing; avoid alcohol and caffeine, eat lightly throughout the day, and avoid exposure to direct sunlight or long periods in the sun, especially between the hours of noon and 4 pm, which are the hottest hours during the day.

Heat-related illness has some common symptoms that should be watched for, including dry red-spotted skin, mental confusion, body temperature at or above 105 degrees, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, headache, nausea, cramps, and rash.

If these symptoms are experienced, move the patient to a cooler location, loosen clothing, apply cool wet cloths, have them sip water. If the patient's condition worsens, call 911.