It's pretty elementary that it's a hot day today and it's going to be very hot the rest of the week.

Look at any newspaper, TV weather report, or internet weather service and you'll see the forecast is for the temperatures to be in the 90s.It's coping with the heat that isn't always elementary.Many people can go to work with the comfort of air conditioning, both in their vehicles en route to the destination and in their offices.There are also many people who can't.Audrey Graver of Graver's Landscaping and Design in West Penn Township said despite the heat, the firm's employees are working hard every day."My husband carries a lot of water," she said, referring to Tory Graver, who owns the business with his brother Kiel.Audrey said Tory "will try to get up earlier and get an earlier start."She said Tory seems to tolerate the heat pretty well but it appears that sometimes "it can slow down the workers a little bit."Nesquehoning Fire Chief John McArdle said if there are any fire calls during the heat wave, it's likely numerous companies will respond. This is because personnel are rotated and the number of volunteers are dwindling.McArdle said for any fire call, especially during the heat, "rehab plays a key role. We rotate people through. They come back out and get rehydrated and have their vital signs taken."He said the turnout gear that firefighters must wear always complicates things during a heat wave."The heat wave always takes a toll," he said. "With the gear itself, everyone will be very hot."Because volunteers are in low numbers during the day, any type of structure fire would likely result in several companies dispatched.Dehydration is one of the main concerns of firefighters, said McArdle, a long-time volunteer himself. He said it starts with leg cramps, then people get dizzy.He noted that although the officials at fire scenes are always safety conscious, there is always an element of danger which increases with heat waves.Despite the heat, life goes on for roofers, police officers, pavers, and others who work outdoors to make a living.One complication occurred this morning when Lehighton Borough shut off power to the Borough Annex on North Third Street.State Rep. Doyle Heffley closed the office today because of the heat.Still, the office houses Head Start classes, the Delaware and Lehigh Heritage Corridor offices, and the Carbon County Chamber of Commerce office.Forecasters say there likely will be no break in the heat before Monday.