Local Cooling Centers Opening for This Week’s Heat Wave
By djsheryl on June 8, 2022
We’re headed into some of the hottest days of the year so far. Do you have a plan to keep cool? Excessive heat can cause some serious health issues, like heat stroke. If you don’t have reliable air conditioning or another way to keep cool…consider using one of the cooling centers that Sacramento County’s Department of Human Assistance will have open:
DHA Annex: 1725 28th Street, Sacramento
Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 2-8 p.m.
DHA Service Center: 5747 Watt Avenue. North Highlands
Thursday and Friday from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday from 2-8 p.m.
DHA Service Center: 2450 Florin Road
Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 2-8 p.m.
Remember to check in on elderly neighbors and family members who live alone, as they may be more susceptible to heat-related problems. Here are some other tips for dealing with the hot weather:
Stay cool and hydrated
Limit sun exposure
Wear lightweight, light-colored and loose-fitting clothing
Avoid the hottest part of the day
Be aware of hot cars
Keep your pets cool and hydrated
Wear sunscreen
