One heat-related death reported in New York while authorities in Philadelphia extend health emergency declaration
Even in Promised Land State Park, 1,800ft up in Pennsylvania’s Pocono mountains, temperatures were forecast to soar above 90F . But with shade from the forests, cool lake water and mountain breezes, it was more than tolerable, visitors said.
Philadelphia officials extended a heat emergency through Sunday, sending workers to check on homeless people and other vulnerable residents. The city opened cooling centers and stationed air-conditioned buses at four intersections. Organizers of the New York City Triathlon shortened the distances athletes had to run and bike. The Boston Triathlon was put off until 20-21 August.
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