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Keep cool at local

Cooling Centers

With sweltering heat waves hitting ing Center where residents can get out
Southern California this summer, Coun- of the heat and cool down. The library
ty of Riverside Community Action Part- is located in the Canyon Lake City Hall
nership has coordinated Cool Centers to building at 31516 Railroad Canyon Rd.
serve as drop-in sites for vulnerable in- and is open on Mondays from 10 a.m.
dividuals, seniors, the disabled and oth- to 7 p.m., Wednesdays and Fridays from
ers in need of temporary relief from the 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10
heat. For a list of Cooling Centers, visit a.m. to 3 p.m. The library is closed on
capriverside.org and click on the Cool- Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
ing Centers tab. Here are some simple steps families
The City of Canyon Lake has opened can take to keep safe during the summer PHOTO BY DONNA RITCHIE
its Cooling Center at the senior center heat waves.
on three occasions this summer and will Safety Tips
continue to do so on an as-needed ba- • Drink plenty of water. Avoid al-
sis. The city utilizes the members of the cohol and caffeine. The senior center, located near the main gate, is a designated Cooling Center for the City of
Canyon Lake Emergency Preparedness • Stay in air-conditioned space at Canyon Lake. The city opens the Cooling Center on an as needed basis.
Committee as the cooling staff at the se- home, or someplace cool like the
nior. mall, a library, senior center or noon or in the evening. Avoid or • Have been drinking alcohol.
The city recently designated the Can- Cool Center. minimize physical exertion. • Use IV drugs.
yon Lake Library as an alternative Cool- • Schedule outside activities before • Wear lightweight, light-colored, • Have had a previous heat-related
loose clothing. illness.
• Wear a wide-brimmed hat or use Saving energy costs at home
an umbrella for shade. • Set thermostat at 78 degrees or
• Slow down and rest in the shade higher. You save three to five per-
or a cool place every chance you
get. cent on air conditioning cost for
• If you do not have an air condi- each degree you raise the thermo-
tioner, use a fan. Make sure your stat.
windows are open. • Replace filters often, even in the
• Do not eat heavy meals. Avoid summer.
cooking with oven. • Keep air conditioning duct vents
• Take a cool shower or bath. clean and clear. Make sure fur-
• Do not sit in a hot car, even for a niture or drapes are not blocking
short time. Never leave a person air vents or keeping cool air from
or animal alone in a vehicle dur- circulating freely.
ing high temperatures. • Replace light bulbs with compact
PHOTO BY DONNA RITCHIE for problems when it’s very hot. You use about one-fourth as much
Check on friends and neighbors
•
fluorescent bulbs (CFL’S) CFLs
who are elderly or have medical
conditions.
electricity and last ten times lon-
Older individuals are at higher risk
ger than incandescent bulbs.
dows for a cross breeze on cooler
•
Have certain medical conditions.
The city recently designated the Canyon Lake Library as an alternative Cooling Center where are also at high risk if you: • Turn off the air and open win-
residents can get out of the heat and cool down. The library is located in the Canyon Lake • Take medicine for high blood evenings.
City Hall building at 31516 Railroad Canyon Rd. and is open on Mondays, Wednesdays pressure. • Keep lights off or turned down.
and Fridays. • Have mental health conditions. • Get home weatherized.
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