With a forecasted heat index of 105, people rushed to get inside Plano’s Oak Point Rec Center on Wednesday.
“I’m already sweating and I’ve only been walking for 2 minutes, so yeah – it’s pretty hot,” said Jay Young.
Offering indoor basketball, swimming and camps, the rec center offers plenty of ways for people to escape the heat.
Plano Fire-Rescue is bracing for an uptick in heat-related calls as the triple-digit temperatures remain in the forecast into next week.
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Lt. Daniel Daly encourages people to start hydrating before they go outside, wear loose-fitting clothing and limit time outdoors, especially during the hottest part of the day.
“Heat emergencies – weather emergencies – are unbiased,” said Lt. Daniel Daly with Plano Fire-Rescue. “Usually by the time we are called [someone] is teetering on that line from heat exhaustion to heat stroke.”
Crews are also bracing for an increased fire threat as the forecast shows no signs of rain.
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“Everything is just so brittle, so dry that the slightest spark could cause a pretty good fire,” said Daly.
