Amid extreme temperatures, cooling centers will be open at various locations in the region. Each cooling center location will follow the CDPH Cooling Center guidelines. As of Aug 13, below is the available information about cooling centers. For the latest Cooling Center locations, dates and hours, dial 2-1-1 or go to www.211sacramento.org.
CITY OF SACRAMENTO
Hagginwood Community Center
3271 Marysville Blvd
Friday – Wednesday 1 – 8 pm
George Sim Community Center
6207 Logan St
Friday – Wednesday 1 – 8 pm
ELK GROVE
Wackford Center
9014 Bruceville Rd
Friday-Wednesday, 1 – 9 pm
GALT
Chabolla Community Center
600 Chabolla Ave
Friday-Wednesday, 11 am – 8 pm
FOLSOM
Folsom City Senior & Arts Center
48 Natoma Street Folsom, Ca 95824
Friday – Wednesday Noon – 7 pm
RANCHO CORDOVA
City Hall
2729 Prospect Park Dr
Friday-Wednesday, Noon – 6 pm
Link to a map that will stay updated as locations are changed.
Sacramento County reminds you to take precautions as temperatures climb and to keep yourself, your family, your neighbors and your pets cool, and remember to check on seniors and those with mobility issues at least twice a day.
Keep as cool and hydrated as possible; drink plenty of water, avoid activities during the hottest part of the day as much as possible. Cooling down a few hours a day will allow the body to recover and tolerate the heat better for the rest of the day.
Tips for Beating the Heat:
- Stay hydrated – Drink plenty of cool water. Avoid alcohol. Avoid hot, heavy meals.
- Limit sun exposure – When possible, stay in air conditioning on hot days. If you don’t have air conditioning, take cool showers, dampen or freeze a wet cloth to wipe down your head and neck.
- Check on loved ones – Be sure to check on less-mobile or older friends, family and neighbors who live alone, may not have or know to use air conditioning.
- Clothing – Wear lightweight, light-colored and loose-fitting clothing
- Beware of hot cars – Never leave a person or a pet in a parked car, even for a short time. On a mild 80-degree day, the temperature inside a car can reach 100-degrees in fewer than 10 minutes.
- Avoid the hottest part of the day – If you have to be outside, try to stick to the cooler morning and evening hours. Wear light, loose clothing and take frequent, shaded or air-conditioned breaks. Do not exercise outside during the hottest part of the day.
- Keep your pets cool – Give your pets plenty of fresh, clean water. Don’t exercise your pets in high temperatures or when the pavement is hot. Make sure they have a shady place to get out of the sun or bring them indoors.
- Sunscreen – Protect your skin against cancer, burns and skin damage by using SPF 30 or higher.
- Stay informed – Watch your local weather forecasts so you can plan outdoor activities safely and pay attention to any extreme heat alerts.
