With hot temperatures hitting the region this weekend, Santa Clara County is opening cooling centers to give people a respite from the heat.
Parts of the Bay Area could see triple digits, though temperatures locally will be less severe. Mountain View is expected to experience highs in the mid-80s on Friday and Saturday.
Though Santa Clara County has opened its cooling centers, the city of Mountain View's aren't operating. That's because city policy is to only open cooling centers when temperatures are forecast to exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit, city spokesperson Lenka Wright said.
While there aren't city-operated cooling centers available in Mountain View, facilities are open in nearby towns, including Los Altos, Palo Alto and Santa Clara. See the map below for various options.
With temperatures rising, county officials warn that those who work outdoors, young children, elderly people, those without air conditioning, individuals with chronic health conditions and unhoused people are the most at risk.
"The incoming hot weather poses significant health hazards, especially for our vulnerable populations, and we urge everyone to take advantage of the County Libraries and other specially designated cooling centers," Kathryn Kaminski, deputy director of the Santa Clara County Office of Supportive Housing, said in a press release.
County officials encourage people to check in on those they know who might be vulnerable to the hot weather and to call 911 if they see someone who may be experiencing distress from the heat.
Safety measures during hot weather include:
• Drinking lots of water and beverages with electrolytes – but not drinks with alcohol, caffeine or lots of sugar – even if you don't feel thirsty
• Limiting physical activity from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Never leaving people or pets in a closed, parked car
• Not bundling babies or dressing them in heavy clothing
• Wearing sunscreen, sunglasses and a wide-brimmed, vented hat – or using an umbrella
For a full list of cooling centers and more tips to stay safe, visit emergencymanagement.sccgov.org/residents/hot-weather-safety.
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