Community Corner
Update: Sac City, County Keep Cooling Centers Open
Officials urge residents to check on senior neighbors and relatives.
Sacramento City and County officials announced they are planning to keep cooling centers open for people to temporarily get out of the heat through Thursday as initially scheduled.
Officials are especially asking seniors to stay cool.
"We are encouraging seniors to stay cool and encouraging people to check on seniors and those with mobility issues TWICE a day," said Chris Andis, County spokesperson.
Despite a slight drop in heat, a daily evaluation taken by officials helped them determine to continue to keep the centers open, according to a joint statement.
The heat remains worrisome with the area's increased high humidity, the release states.
Officials from both jurisdictions are expected to continue monitoring the heat daily.
"Service providers are on high alert and checking on heat-related issues as they visit seniors and those with mobility issues," officials report in the statement.
In Elk Grove, cooling stations remain open as well. Tomorrow, city officials are expected to evaluate the continued need for them through the rest of the week, according to Christine Brainerd, Elk Grove spokesperson.
Here is a list of Elk Grove and Sacramento area cooling stations:
In Elk Grove:
• Barbara Morse Wackford Community & Aquatic Complex
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9014 Bruceville Road
Open from 2 to 9 p.m.
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• Laguna Town Hall
3020 Renwick Ave.
Open from 2 to 9 p.m.
Provided by the City of Elk Grove and Cosumnes Community Services District.
The Elk Grove cooling centers offer seating, water and an air conditioned room that will provide shelter from the heat. The cooling centers will be operated by CSD staff.
Laguna Town Hall can accommodate small pets only. Pets are not permitted at the Barbara Morse Wackford Community & Aquatic Complex.
In Sacramento:• Clunie Center,
601 Alhambra Blvd.
Open Sunday through Thursday, from 2 to 8 p.m.
• Mims / Hagginwood Community Center
3271 Marysville Blvd
Open Sunday through Thursday, from 2 to 9 p.m.
• Pannell/Meadowview Community Center
2450 Meadowview Rd
Open Sunday through Thursday, from 2 to 9 p.m.
• Fruitridge Community Center
4000 Fruitridge Rd
Open Monday through Thursday (County), from 2 to 9 p.m.
Overnight accommodations:
• Salvation Army
Open from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. , or homeless visitors to get out of the heat. However, no sleeping arrangements are available.
