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Cooling Centers In Contra Costa County

Community members should NOT go to any of these places to cool off if they have been exposed to or are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19.

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Press release from the City of Walnut Creek:

August 17, 2020

The County’s Employment and Human Services Department has three offices available as “places to cool” through the end of this week and early next week. Please note that during the COVID-19 shelter in place, EHSD’s regular programs and services are NOT currently available at these offices.

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Open Monday-Tuesday, August 17-18, 2020, from 1pm-5pm:

  • 4545 Delta Fair Blvd., Antioch
  • 400 Ellinwood Way, Pleasant Hill
  • 1305 Macdonald, Richmond

Water will be available. Social distancing and face-covering requirements are in place at all locations. Capacity may be limited to comply with County health orders. Community members should NOT go to any of these places to cool off if they have been exposed to or are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, or if they have been ordered to quarantine. All visitors to EHSD offices will be asked screening questions before they can enter the buildings.

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Additional Antioch location open for cooling:

Nick Rodriguez Community Center at 213 F Street, Antioch – Open Friday, August 14, through Wednesday, August 19, from 12 noon to 6 pm. Call (925) 778-1158 for more information.

In Concord and Martinez, call below locations before visiting to confirm if open and hours of operation:

  • Concord Senior Center, 2727 Parkside Circle, Concord (925) 671-3320
  • Martinez Senior Center, 818 Green Street, Martinez (925) 370-8770

Pleasant Hill Community Center at 320 Civic Dr. is open Friday, August 14, through Wednesday, August 19 (including weekend), 1 pm to 7 pm to serve as a cooling center.

TIPS TO PREVENT heat-related symptoms:

  • Drink water. Sip all day; do not wait until you are thirsty.
  • Avoid alcohol, caffeinated beverages, sugary soft drinks, and full-strength fruit juices.
  • Limit physical activity and wear a hat outside, preferably with a wide brim.
  • Keep shades drawn and blinds closed, but windows should be slightly open.
  • Open windows to cooling breezes in the evening.

See more ways to Beat the Heat.

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

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