FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: July 2, 2024
CONTACT: Christopher Diamond, Community Education Specialist II, (530) 229-8484, cdiamond [at] shastacounty.gov (cdiamond[at]shastacounty[dot]gov)
UPDATED PR: TEMPORARY COOLING CENTERS OPEN IN REDDING, COTTONWOOD AND SHASTA LAKE WITH EXTENDED DATES AND HOURS
SHASTA COUNTY – In response to extreme heat and the possibility of power outages,
Shasta County HHSA, in collaboration with community partners, is operating temporary Cooling Centers at:
St. James Lutheran Church
2500 Shasta View Drive, Redding
Weds. 7/3/2024 – Sat. 7/6/2024 | 12 – 8 p.m.
Redding Recreation Teen Center (in Caldwell Park, next to the skate park)
44 Quartz Hill Road, Redding
Thurs. 7/4/2024 | 2 – 6 p.m.
Shasta Lake Visitor's Center, Meeting Room
1525 Median Ave., Shasta Lake
Tues. 7/2/24 | 4 – 8 p.m.
Weds 7/3/2024 - Sat. 7/6/2024 | 12 - 8 p.m.
Cottonwood Community Center, Middle Hall
20595 Gas Point Rd., Cottonwood
Tues. 7/2/24 | 4 – 8 p.m.
Weds 7/3/2024 - Sat. 7/6/2024 | 12 - 8 p.m.
County Cooling Center services available:
- Water
Cooling Centers are open to everyone in the community. For updates and a list of air-conditioned spaces, call the Extreme Temperature Information Line at (530) 229-8882 or visit ShastaHeatSafety.org.
What are County Cooling Centers?
Cooling Centers are opened at existing facilities (libraries, churches, senior centers, etc.).
They are located strategically throughout the county and are open for a limited time to provide relief in extreme heat conditions. Centers are staffed by HHSA employees.
Are there other places to go to cool off?
To view a list of public air-conditioned spaces available during regular business hours, visit ShastaHeatSafety.org and see Supporting Documents. Please note, all public air-conditioned spaces will be closed for the 4th of July holiday. The Cottonwood Library will be closed
July 3-5. Temporary Cooling Centers will be open.
PG&E is opening Community Resource Centers for people living in areas affected by
Public Safety Power Shutoffs. Check the PG&E Outage Center website for more information.
Does the 4th of July holiday affect any public air-conditioned spaces or temporary Cooling Center locations?
- Temporary Cooling Centers: Open on July 4th. Check ShastaHeatSafety.org for updates or call the Extreme Temperatures Information Line at (530) 229-8882.
- All public air-conditioned spaces: Closed for the 4th of July holiday, with the exception of the Good News Rescue Mission. The Cottonwood Library will be closed July 3-5.
- RABA bus service will not be available on the 4th of July. Contact RABA for more information.
Who is most at risk for heat-related illness?
Just a few hours in air-conditioning can significantly reduce a person’s risk of heat-related illness. People at greater risk are:
- Older Adults
- Young children and babies
- Sick or living with a chronic health condition
- Living in a home or shelter without air conditioning
- Working or exercising outdoors
- Living on a fixed or low income (some may not turn on air conditioning due to cost)
- Experiencing homelessness
How can people stay safe in extreme heat?
- Stay hydrated.
- Dress in light-colored, loose-fitting, breathable clothing.
- Stay indoors in air-conditioned spaces, especially in the heat of the day and evening.
- Move outdoor activities indoors or to the cooler parts of the day.
- Take cool baths or showers.
- Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
- Call 911 if you suspect heat stroke.
- Never leave people or pets in closed cars on warm days.
- Ensure pets have plenty of water and shade all day as the sun moves; bring them into air-conditioned spaces, if possible.
For Cooling Center updates and a list of air-conditioned spaces available during regular business hours, call the Extreme Temperature Information Line at (530) 229-8882 or visit ShastaHeatSafety.org.