More Cooling Centers To Open In Contra Costa Amid Excessive Heat

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA — The record of choices for individuals in Contra Costa County who have to beat the warmth this weekend is rising.

Walnut Creek will open Tice Health club close to Rossmoor as a cooling middle from 9 a.m. to eight p.m. Friday, 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, and midday to 7 p.m. Sunday. The fitness center is positioned at 2055 Tice Valley Blvd. Pets are welcome if they’ll keep in a pet provider or kennel. If you do not have a kennel, town mentioned some could also be accessible on the fitness center.

The town may also open the Heather Farm Group Heart, 301 N. San Carlos Dr., from 3 p.m. to eight p.m. Monday. And, like different cities within the county, Walnut Creek’s Downtown and Ygnacio Valley libraries will probably be open from 10 a.m. to six p.m. Friday and Saturday.

For these utilizing senior transportation in Walnut Creek, rides could also be accessible to cooling facilities. Name 925-943-5852 for info.

The Contra Costa County Library has 21 branches accessible as locations to chill off: Antioch, Prewett in Antioch, Bay Level, Brentwood, Clayton, Danville, El Sobrante, Hercules, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Oakley, Orinda, Pinole, Pittsburg, Nice Hill, San Pablo, Dougherty Station in San Ramon, San Ramon, Walnut Creek and Ygnacio Valley in Walnut Creek. These branches will probably be open common hours on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and subsequent Tuesday. All county branches are closed Sunday and Monday. For hours and areas, go to https://bit.ly/3KCp6AV or name (800) 984-4636 for help.

The Harmony Library is at present closed for roof repairs, however the metropolis is popping a part of the Harmony Senior Heart at 2727 Parkside Circle into a chosen cooling middle when temperatures attain over 100 levels.

The senior middle will probably be open throughout common enterprise hours, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and welcomes individuals to chill off within the foyer. Employees will monitor temperatures and will keep open till 7 p.m. if temperatures stay over 100 levels.

The town may also open the senior middle to chill individuals off from midday to 7 p.m. Saturday by Monday, when it says temperatures are projected to be highest.

Different cooling websites within the county will embody Brentwood Group Heart at 35 Oak St., open from 11 a.m. to six p.m. Saturday by Tuesday.

The Oakley Recreation Heart, at 1250 O’Hara Ave., will probably be open from 10 a.m. to six p.m. Thursday.
Pittsburg will provide a cooling middle if the temperature maintains 104 levels or hotter on the Pittsburg Senior Heart at 300 Presidio Lane. Potential hours of operation are 12:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, and other people can name (925) 252-4890 for extra info.

Pittsburg additionally encourages the neighborhood to make the most of the Buchanan Swim Heart. The pool is positioned at 4150 Harbor St. and is open weekends from midday to five p.m. Name (925) 439-4841 for extra info.

The Contra Costa County Employment and Human Providers Division (EHSD) presents the next locations to chill on from 8 a.m. to five p.m. on Tuesday: 151 Sand Creek Rd., Brentwood; 40 Douglas Dr., Martinez; and 1305 Macdonald Ave., Richmond.

County officers mentioned different areas to chill off embody buying malls, libraries, theaters, and eating places. Older adults and people with sure medical situations, together with hypertension, coronary heart illness, and taking sure medicines, are extra weak to warmth sickness.

Everybody is inspired to remain indoors and drink loads of water to remain hydrated.
For extra info on cooling facilities in Contra Costa County and the way to take security precautions, go to cchealth.org/warmth or name 800- 510-2020 or 925-229-8434.

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