(Photo by John Sonderman)

(Photo by John Sonderman)

With temperatures tying the day’s all-time record and another day of oppressive heat ahead of us, the city government is urging caution and asking residents to check up on vulnerable neighbors.

The mercury at DCA hit 95 degrees, tying a record set in five previous years, according to the National Weather Service. Tomorrow is likely to be just as hot—but more humid—before a midweek thunderstorm is predicted to cool things down.

For the rest of the week, trash collection in D.C. will start at 6 a.m. That also will be the case throughout the summer whenever the temperature is forecast to be above 90 degrees or if there are unhealthy air quality alerts.

During days of extreme heat, the government opens cooling centers around the city, which stay open until 6 p.m. Washingtonians can also request shelter for people experiencing homelessness by calling a hotline (202-399-7093) or 311.

Cooling Centers, Summer 2017 by Rachel Sadon on Scribd

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