Council Member Jamison Whiting
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June 29th, 2026
If you've stepped outside today, you know that Minneapolis is under an Extreme Heat Warning with a heat index of 100-110 degrees. Please take precautions to keep yourself, your families, your neighbors, and your pets safe, hydrated, and cool over the coming days. Below are a list of best practices to consider.
Be sure to check out the cooling locations across our City in case you need them:
All my love,
Jamison Whiting
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Signs of heat-related illness: Anyone experiencing signs of heat-related illness heat-related illness, like nausea, headache, dizziness, muscle cramps or weakness, heavy sweating, and disorientation, should seek medical assistance.
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Stay Hydrated: Drink more water than usual and don’t wait until you’re thirsty. Avoid alcohol, caffeine, or sugary drinks.
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Have a plan: Know where you can go to stay cool, especially during the peak heat hours. Find a list of public buildings with air conditioning
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Stay informed: Download the free Heat Safety app for Android or iOS to get information based on your location.
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Dress appropriately: Wear light-colored, loose-fitting, and lightweight clothing to keep cool.
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Be Minnesota Nice: Check in on family, older adults, and neighbors – especially those who live alone or might be sick.
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Limit outdoor activity: Everyone should limit their outdoor activity this weekend. People can get sick from the heat if they participate in physical activities during hot weather, especially during the hottest part of the day – the afternoon. If people must be outside, they should:
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Don’t rely on fans: Fans may seem to provide comfort, but when the temperature is in the 90s, fans will not prevent heat-related illness. Using wet cloths, showers or baths, or a spray of mist on exposed skin can help cool the body temperature.
Seek medical care immediately if you or someone you know experiences symptoms of heat illness:
- Heat exhaustion symptoms include heavy sweating, weakness, weak pulse, fainting, vomiting, and cool, pale, clammy skin.
- Heat stroke symptoms include body temperature of 103 F or higher, rapid and strong pulse, possible unconsciousness, and hot, dry skin.
Pets are just as vulnerable as people in the heat. Minneapolis Animal Care & Control (MACC) urges pet owners to take extra precautions to protect their animals. Keep pets safe and healthy:
- Keep them indoors and out of direct sunlight.
- Ensure they have access to plenty of clean, cool water.
- Never leave them unattended in a parked car. Even with windows cracked, temperatures inside a car can exceed 120 degrees in just a few minutes. A pet can quickly suffer brain damage or die from heat-related illnesses.
- Avoid walking on hot pavement.
- Limit outdoor exercise or playtime.
- Take extra care with older pets and short-nosed dogs.
- As extreme heat events become more frequent, the City has strengthened plans to protect vulnerable populations.
- Coordination with public health, community organizations, and neighborhood partners helps ensure residents have access to cooling resources and heat-safety information.
- Preparedness efforts focus on identifying vulnerable populations, monitoring conditions, and communicating protective measures before and during heat emergencies.
- Places to cool off in extreme heat | Hennepin County
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Contact us
Visit: minneapolismn.gov/ward11
Email: jamison.whiting@minneapolismn.gov
Phone: 612-673-2211
City Hall
350 S. Fifth St., Room 370
Minneapolis, MN 55415
For reasonable accommodations or alternative format please contact 311. People who are deaf or hard of hearing can use a relay service to call 311 at 612-673-3000. Para ayuda, llame al 311. Rau kev pab, hu 311. Hadii aad caawimaad u baahantahay, wac 311. |
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