How East Coasters Kept Cool This Weekend
Record-breaking heat and massive storms have left millions along the East Coast without power (and as many as 18 dead). This weekend, thousands turned fountains, hoses and fans into de facto cooling equipment. Below, some photos from the weekend:
People play in the fountain at Washington Square Park. Photo by Eric Thayer/Reuters
A man stands in the fountain at Washington Square Park. Photo by Eric Thayer/Reuters
A man stands in the fountain at Washington Square Park. Photo by Eric Thayer/Reuters
Eleven-year-old Carrie Herlong of Edgewood, South Carolina, cools off with a fan as she sits in 100 plus degree heat while attending the Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals game at Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo by Tami Chappell/Reuters
K.J. Carson cools off from the high temperatures in the Olympic Legacy Foundation in Salt Lake City. Photo by Jeffrey D. Allred/Reuters
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Amanda Erickson is a senior associate editor at The Atlantic Cities. All posts »
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