Millicent West "Security and Emergency Management Agency "It’s pretty miserable and we're just hoping people will take our advice and do some of the things they know to do. That's stay inside, find a cool place, get a fan, get some water and enjoy the opportunity to relax, because to do more than relax right now is a lot to ask." Public pools have extended their hours, giving residents one way to actually enjoy the heat. Some tourists determined to see the sites are finding easier ways to wander around without working too hard, while others take advantage of impromptu places to stay fresh.