Heatwave Alert: How to Protect Yourself and Your Family
According to KTSF, another heatwave is expected to hit the Bay Area this week, with daytime temperatures in some areas potentially exceeding 100°F. With the impact of global climate change, the frequency and intensity of heatwaves are increasing. This makes it especially important to take appropriate measures to protect yourself and your family during a heatwave. This article will introduce some ways to cope with the heatwave and list public cooling facilities in the Bay Area to help everyone get through the hot summer.
Heatwave Coping Strategies
Stay Hydrated Staying hydrated is crucial in hot weather. Drink plenty of water, avoid overexertion, and refrain from high-intensity exercise in high temperatures.
Avoid Outdoor Activities During a heatwave, avoid outdoor activities, especially in hot and humid environments, to reduce the risk of heat-related injuries.
Use Air Conditioning and Air Conditioning Systems Use air conditioning and ventilation systems at home or in the office to maintain a comfortable environment.
Maintain Home Environment Keep your home clean, ventilated, and shaded to avoid the risk of heat-related injuries.
Prepare First Aid Measures During a heatwave, prepare first aid measures, such as knowing how to treat heatstroke, to handle potential heat-related injuries.
Avoid Overeating and Overdrinking Avoid overeating and excessive drinking in hot weather to prevent loss of body fluids and reduce the risk of heat-related injuries.
Maintain Physical Health During a heatwave, maintain physical health by avoiding fatigue, keeping up moderate exercise, and avoiding prolonged outdoor activities.
Prepare Backup Supplies Prepare backup supplies during a heatwave, such as backup power, water, and food, to handle potential emergencies.
In addition, some simple yet effective tips include drinking water regularly (don't wait until you're thirsty), not leaving children or pets in cars, limiting physical activity and wearing a wide-brimmed hat, drawing curtains and closing blinds, and opening windows to let in cool breezes at night.
Bay Area Public Cooling Facilities
When a heatwave strikes, the Bay Area offers several public facilities that provide cool and comfortable environments. Here are some specific locations:
San Francisco
Chinatown/Him Mark Li Branch Library: 1135 Powell St., San Francisco
Main Library: 100 Larkin St., San Francisco
Glen Park Branch Library: 2825 Diamond St., Glen Park
Mission Bay Branch Library: 960 Fourth St., Mission Bay
Potrero Hill Branch Library: 1616 20th St., Potrero Hill
North Beach Branch Library: 850 Columbus Ave., North Beach
Santa Clara County
Central Park Library, Santa Clara: 2635 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara
Cupertino Library: 10800 Torre Ave, Cupertino
Emma Prusch Regional Park Farm, San Jose: 647 S King Rd, San Jose
Gilroy Library: 350 W 6th St, Gilroy
Los Altos Library: 13 S San Antonio Rd, Los Altos
Milpitas Library: 160 N Main St, Milpitas
Mission Branch Library, Santa Clara: 1098 Lexington St, Santa Clara
Morgan Hill Library: 660 W Main Ave, Morgan Hill
Northside Branch Library, Santa Clara: 695 Moreland Way, Santa Clara
Roosevelt Community Center, San Jose: 901 E Santa Clara St, San Jose
Santa Clara Community Recreation Center: 969 Kiely Blvd, Santa Clara
Santa Clara Senior Center: 1303 Fremont St, Santa Clara
Saratoga Library: 13650 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga
Sunnyvale Library: 665 W Olive Ave, Sunnyvale
Camden Community Center, San Jose: 3369 Union Ave, San Jose
Campbell Community Center: 1 W Campbell Ave, Campbell
Woodland Library, Los Altos: 1975 Grant Rd, Los Altos
Solano County
Benicia Library: 150 E. L St., Benicia
Fairfield Civic Center Library: 1150 Kentucky St., Fairfield
Fairfield Cordelia Library: 5050 Business Center Drive, Fairfield
Vacaville Public Library, Cultural Center: 1020 Ulatis Drive, Vacaville
Vacaville Public Library, Town Square: 1 Town Square Place, Vacaville
Dixon Library: 230 N. First St., Dixon
Law Library, Hall of Justice: 600 Union Ave., Fairfield
Suisun City Library: 601 Pintail Drive, Suisun City
Rio Vista Library: 44 S. Second St., Rio Vista
Springstowne Library: 1003 Oakwood Ave., Vallejo
JFK Library: 505 Santa Clara St., Vallejo
Alameda County
San Lorenzo Library: 395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo
Hayward Downtown Library: 888 C St., Hayward
Castro Valley Library: 3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley
Cherryland Community Center: 278 Hampton Road, Cherryland
Cannery Park: 125 B St., Hayward
Ashland Community Center: 1530 167th Ave., Ashland
REACH Ashland Youth Center: 16335 E. 14th St., Ashland
San Mateo County
Atherton Library: 2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane, Atherton
Belmont Library: 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont
Twin Pines Community Center: 20 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont
Burlingame Main Library: 480 Primrose Road, Burlingame
Burlingame Easton Library: 1800 Easton Drive, Burlingame
Brisbane Library: 163 Visitacion Ave., Brisbane
Daly City Library: Westlake Branch, 275 Southgate Ave., Daly City
Daly City Library John Daly Branch, 13 Hillside, Daly City
Daly City Library Bayshore Branch, 460 Martin St., Daly City
Daly City Library Serramonte Branch, 40 Wembley Drive., Daly City
Pacifica Sanchez Library: 1111 Terra Nova Blvd., Pacifica
Pacifica Sharp Park Library: 104 Hilton Way, Pacifica
East Palo Alto Library: 2415 University Ave., East Palo Alto
East Palo Alto Senior Center: 560 Bell St., East Palo Alto
Foster City Library: 1000 East Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City
Half Moon Bay Library: 620 Correas St., Half Moon Bay
Menlo Park Main Library: 800 Alma St., Menlo Park
Menlo Park Library, Belle Haven Branch: 413 Ivy Drive, Menlo Park
North Fair Oaks Library: 2510 Middlefield Road, Redwood City
Millbrae Library: 1 Library Ave., Millbrae
Portola Valley Library: 765 Portola Road, Portola Valley
Redwood City Public Library: 1044 Middlefield Road, Redwood City
Redwood City Library, Redwood Shores Branch: 399 Marine Parkway, Redwood City
Redwood City Library, Schaberg Branch: 2140 Euclid Ave., Redwood City
Canada College Library: 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Redwood City
Skyline College Library: 3300 College Drive, San Bruno
San Bruno Library: 701 Angus Ave., San Bruno
San Mateo City Main Library: 55 W. Third Ave., San Mateo
San Mateo City Library, Marina Branch: 1530 Susan Court, San Mateo
San Mateo City Library, Hillsdale Branch: 205 W. Hillsdale Blvd., San Mateo
College of San Mateo Library: 1700 W. Hillsdale Blvd., Building 9, San Mateo
San Carlos Library: 610 Elm St., San Carlos
South San Francisco Main Library: 840 W. Orange Ave., South San Francisco
South San Francisco Library, Grand Avenue Branch: 306 Walnut Ave., South San Francisco
Woodside Library: 3140 Woodside Road, Woodside
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