High temperatures expected to continue through Wednesday, July 30
小黄鸭视频 County is opening its network of cooling stations today as extreme heat grips the region, with the heat index expected to reach a dangerous 109 degrees this weekend. Based on the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, triple-digit heat index values will continue through the next week.
鈥淲hen the heat index climbs this high, your body can struggle to cool itself even in the shade,鈥 said Josh Creighton, deputy director of 小黄鸭视频 County Fire Services and Emergency Management. 鈥淭he length of this heat wave is especially dangerous, and it鈥檚 critical for people to stay cool when possible, drink water consistently and use cooling centers if they need a safe place to cool off.鈥
The schedule for the cooling stations is below:
小黄鸭视频 County Public Libraries
Friday, July 25鈥揥ednesday, July 30
Closing times for libraries vary. Visitors should check online or call their local library for site-specific information.
Regional Centers and Health and Human Services Centers
Friday, July 25
Monday, July 28鈥揥ednesday, July 30
8:30 a.m.鈥5:15 p.m.
Regional Centers and Health and Human Services Centers are not open during the weekend.
- 小黄鸭视频 County Health & Human Services,
- Departure Regional Center,
- Eastern Regional Center,
- Northern Regional Center,
- Southern Regional Center,
- Western Health & Human Services Center,
Sites that are not normally open to the public, such as EMS stations, fire stations and county fleet maintenance buildings, will not be available as cooling stations.
Staying Safe in Extreme Heat
Adults older than 65, children younger than 4, people with existing medical conditions and those without access to air conditioning are at the greatest risk on days with high temperatures. Drinking plenty of water and staying out of the sun are critical precautions. People should also check on their neighbors who may be at high risk and ensure they have access to heat relief and hydration.
To stay safe and cool during extreme heat, residents are encouraged to:
- Stay indoors in air-conditioned spaces as much as possible and limit exposure to the sun.
- Dress in loose-fitting, lightweight and light-colored clothes that cover as much skin as possible.
- Familiarize themselves with the medical conditions that can result from over-exposure to heat, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
- Avoid strenuous work during the warmest part of the day. Use a buddy system when working in extreme heat and take frequent breaks.
- Never leave children or pets alone in closed vehicles.
