Cooling Centers are available to anyone who needs a safe, public space to cool off during extreme heat in the summer. Be sure to call ahead to confirm their hours.
Those most at risk of getting sick from the high temperatures and humidity are older adults, those who work or exercise outdoors, infants and children, people without housing, and those with a chronic medical condition.
Tips for staying safe
- Stay in air-conditioned buildings and/or vehicles as much as possible.
- Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and fluids with electrolytes, even if you are not thirsty.
- Avoid drinking alcohol or fluids containing large amounts of sugar.
- Limit time spent outdoors, especially during the hottest times of day.
- Wear loose-fitting, light colored, breathable clothing.
- Monitor yourself and others for signs of heat-related illness. Check in with friends, loved-ones, and neighbors to make sure they’re ok too.
If you start feeling overheated, weak, dizzy, nauseated, or have muscle cramps, you could be experiencing heat illness. Move to air conditioning, drink water, get under a fan, and put on cool wash cloths. If your symptoms worsen or don’t improve, go to the emergency room or call 9-1-1 if needed.
If you see a parked car with a child left alone, call 9-1-1 and stay with the car. If you see a pet left alone, also call 9-1-1 and don’t leave until help arrives.
