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Alerts

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park monitors the local heat index (the combination of air temperature and relative humidity, commonly referred to as "Feels like") to ensure the safety of its visitors and staff. On hot summer days, some sites may be closed. Please see the following for park closures during extreme heat.

Feels like 87-90 degrees Fahrenheit:

• Tours of Slater Mill will be limited to 10 minutes (based on a reading of the heat/humidity inside the mill)

• Outdoor tours and programs will be modified to reduce heat exposure

Feels like 90-105 degrees Fahrenheit:

• Tours of Slater Mill will not be offered (based on a reading of the heat/humidity inside the mill)

• Outdoor tours and programs will be cancelled

Feels like greater than 105 degrees Fahrenheit:

• All outdoor activities will be suspended until heat index lowers

For the latest weather information, call 401-725-8638.

 

As the National Park Service monitors and responds to the COVID-19 pandemic, we work closely with the NPS Office of Public Health to use the latest science to guide our decision making. The CDC has offered guidance to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. We will continue to monitor all park functions to ensure that visitors adhere to CDC guidance for mitigating risks associated with the transmission of COVID-19 and take any additional steps necessary to protect public health. Find more information about the National Park Service’s response and operations at www.nps.gov/coronavirus.

 

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