Residents in Boston can cool off in parks with water spray features or in air-conditioned community centers across the city.

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They're urged to drink plenty of water, reschedule strenuous activities, stay in air-conditioned rooms, stay out of the sun and check in on relatives and neighbors.

CNN: Heat expected to fry mid-Atlantic states

The National Weather Service advises residents to wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing, drink plenty of water, take frequent breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments, stay out of the sun and check on relatives and neighbors.

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She signalled for him to wait, and when she entered the bedroom the air-conditioned atmosphere made her shiver as though she had just stepped into a pool of cold water.

NEWYORKER: Alone

The water itself is kept at a comfortable 68F (20C), in an air-conditioned room.

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