To the Editor:

It was a hot day in Barnegat. The mercury had just hit 100 degrees when I decided to walk the scant 55 steps to my outside mailbox. On the way back to my apartment, after collecting the mail, Itrippedon the curb and fell heavily on both knees. I was unable to get upand lay in the hot sun, calling for help.

No one could hear my pleas as allwindows were closedand air conditioners were laboring loudlytokeep up with the unbearable heat.

August 28, 2019