City of Seattle Announces Cooling Resources

Seattle (July 25, 2022) – The Nationwide Climate Service has issued a Warmth Advisory for Seattle this week on account of forecasted excessive temperatures above 90 levels. The warming development will start Tuesday and proceed by means of Saturday. Excessive warmth could cause sickness and worsen present well being circumstances.  

For probably the most present data on cooling sources for the week of July 25, verify our Alert Seattle weblog.

“Seattle residents are experiencing the impacts of utmost warmth and local weather change, and as a Metropolis we have to reply by serving to residents as we speak and constructing a extra sustainable and resilient tomorrow,” mentioned Mayor Bruce Harrell. “Within the rapid, which means making certain protected locations for individuals to go when it will get too sizzling and educating neighbors about finest practices and accessible sources. We acknowledge the impacts of local weather change and extreme climate will not be felt equally, which is why we should middle fairness and susceptible neighbors in our response, now and within the long-term.” 

The Metropolis of Seattle is working along with our regional companions to arrange for these excessive temperatures together with monitoring crucial infrastructure and air high quality and offering sources to assist hold residents cool. Cooling facilities shall be accessible throughout the town, and outreach groups are on the bottom working with our most susceptible residents to stop warmth sickness in these excessive circumstances.  

Register with AlertSeattle to obtain excessive warmth alerts and data on tips on how to defend your self and your loved ones. 

“Excessive warmth is a lethal hazard we’ll see extra of in Seattle because of local weather change,” mentioned Workplace of Emergency Administration Director Curry Mayer. “We ask residents to take excessive warmth severely by understanding the hazard and studying tips on how to defend your self, your loved ones, and your neighbors. We are going to proceed to work with regional, state, and federal companions to maintain residents protected throughout excessive warmth occasions and mitigate the chance occasions sooner or later.” 

For probably the most present data on cooling sources accessible for residents for the week of July 25, verify our Alert Seattle weblog.