The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning that goes into affect at 11 am, June 4, until Thursday, June 6, for the Valley & foothills.
Places to Stay Cool: A great way to escape the heat this week is to stay indoors or move to a cooler location. Here are some locations to consider for residents or those in need in Davis:
- FREE! Mary L Stephens Davis Branch Library: 315 E. 14th Street
- Monday: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Tuesday –Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Friday – Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Sunday: 1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- FREE! Davis Senior Center: 646 A Street
- Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- FREE! Davis Respite Center: 530 L Street
The Respite Center provides a safe, temperature-controlled, secure and welcoming space where unhoused individuals can access basic needs resources and services, including: individualized case management, permanent housing plans for willing participants, service coordination with community partners, restrooms, showers, laundry, food, rest areas, bicycle parking and more. The Respite Center will be stocked with additional water and supplies for clients.
- Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- FREE! Paul's Place: 1111 H Street
Paul’s Place is a four-story building that includes a day-use resource center, and emergency, transitional and permanent supportive housing. Paul’s Place is designed to help those who are homeless and at-risk to move from the streets to stability, with a goal to improve individual and community health and wellbeing.
Manor Pool will also be open for recreational swimming starting June 1-9 on weekends only, then open on weekdays starting June 10. Arroyo Pool will be open for recreational swim starting June 10. For information on pool hours, cost and pre-registration, visit: https://www.cityofdavis.org/recswimming.
Prepare for the Heat: With the heat comes a critical need to recognize the signs of heat illness. Please take measures to protect yourself, your pets and your neighbors.
- Drink plenty of fluids, particularly water, even if you do not feel thirsty. Your body needs water to keep cool.
- If you plan to be camping or at outdoor events, try to find shade and pack extra water.
- Stay cool indoors in air-conditioned facilities, especially during the hottest part of the day.
- Pace yourself and avoid heavy exertion in the heat.
- Wear lightweight, loose fitting clothing, a broad-brimmed hat and sunscreen.
- Cover windows that receive morning or afternoon sun with drapes, shades or awnings.
- Avoid hot and salty foods and limit alcoholic beverages.
- Never leave a person or animal in a parked car. Temperatures inside a closed vehicle can reach dangerous levels quickly.
- Don’t forget about pets and livestock; they also need extra water and shade.
- Check on family members, seniors, friends and neighbors who may need assistance.
Heat Related Illnesses: Learn the symptoms of heat-related illnesses and what to do if you or someone you know shows signs.
- Heat Cramps are muscular pains and spasms caused by heavy exertion. Symptoms are abdominal and leg muscle pain. If symptoms occur, stop physical activity and move to a cool place and drink water. Apply firm pressure on cramping muscles or perform gentle massages to relieve cramping.
- Heat Exhaustion usually occurs when people exercise too heavily or work in warm, humid places where body fluids are lost. Symptoms include cold, pale and clammy skin, heavy sweating, headache, nausea or vomiting, dizziness or exhaustion. If symptoms occur, move to a cool place, drink water and loosen clothes.
- Heat Stroke is also known as sunstroke, which can be life threatening. Symptoms include a high body temperature (103 degrees F or higher), hot, red, dry or damp skin, a fast, strong pulse, headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion or losing consciousness. Death may result if not cooled quickly. If symptoms occur, move the person to a cooler place immediately and lower temperature with cool cloths or a bath. Seek medical attention if necessary.
