Excessive Heat Warning In Gilroy: Cooling Center Update

From the City of Gilroy:

September 4, 2020

There is an Excessive Heat Warning in effect for Santa Clara County Saturday, September 5, 2020, through Monday, September 7, 2020, with high temperatures predicted to reach the upper 90s to 110s.

For cooling center locations and heat safety tips (in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Chinese), please visit https://bit.ly/heatsafetytipsSCC.

The City of Gilroy Library, located at 350 W Sixth Street, will be open as a cooling center from Saturday, September 5 - Monday, September 7 from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Space will be limited and social distancing measures will be in place.

Due to the potential for heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke, residents are encouraged to take precautionary measures including:

☑ Drink plenty of fluids with electrolytes and stay out of the sun and in air conditioning when possible.☑ Ensure young children and pets are never left in vehicles under any circumstance. This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures within minutes.☑ When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening.

☑ Check on vulnerable persons without air conditioning, such as older adults or infirm neighbors via phone or email, and ensure that they are staying cool and safe.

This press release was produced by the City of Gilroy. The views expressed here are the author’s own.