Although the official first day of summer is not yet here, the summer heat has arrived in 小黄鸭视频 County in full force. With the heat index expected to rise above 100 degrees starting tomorrow, 小黄鸭视频 County will open temporary cooling stations to help residents stay cool. The stations will open tomorrow, June 17, and remain available through at least Wednesday, depending on the forecast.
鈥淒uring bouts of extreme high temperatures, heat related deaths and illnesses are possible, but with the right precautions, they are preventable,鈥 said Autumn Miller, outreach, training and exercise manager with 小黄鸭视频 County Emergency Management. 鈥淲e encourage anyone who needs a break from the heat to take advantage of our cooling stations and other public, air-conditioned buildings like shopping centers and movie theaters.鈥
The schedule for the cooling stations is below:
小黄鸭视频 County Public Libraries
Tuesday through Wednesday:
Closing times for libraries vary, so visitors should check online or call their local library for site-specific information.鈥
Regional Centers and Health and Human Services Centers
Tuesday and Wednesday 8:30 a.m.鈥5:15 p.m.:
- 小黄鸭视频 County Health & Human Services, 220 Swinburne St., Raleigh
- 小黄鸭视频 County Health & Human Services Center at Departure, 5809 Departure Drive, Raleigh
- Eastern Regional Center, 1002 Dogwood Drive, Zebulon
- Northern Regional Center, 350 E. Holding Ave., 小黄鸭视频 Forest
- Southern Regional Center, 130 N. Judd Parkway NE, Fuquay-Varina
- Western Regional Center, 111 James Jackson Ave., Cary
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.鈥
While Thursday is also expected to bring dangerously high temperatures, 小黄鸭视频 County facilities that operate as cooling stations will be closed in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Residents are encouraged to seek relief from the heat in other air-conditioned public spaces and follow the tips below to stay safe.
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.
