The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for San Mateo County, which is in effect until 9 PM Monday, September 1, 2017.
TEMPERATURES: Daytime temperatures will have some locations surpassing 100 degrees.
IMPACTS: MODERATE to HIGH risk of heat related illness, especially for sensitive groups: elderly, children, sick people as well as pets and livestock. This heat will also be dangerous to anyone without proper hydration or adequate cooling.
ADDITIONAL IMPACTS: Plan outdoor activities accordingly. Try to schedule holiday weekend activities in the morning or evening when temperatures will be cooler, and with less exposure to direct sunlight.
An Excessive Heat Warning means that a prolonged period of dangerously hot temperatures will occur. Hot temperatures will create a dangerous situation in which heat illnesses are likely. Drink plenty of fluids…stay in an air-conditioned room…stay out of the sun…and check up on relatives and neighbors. The public can expect to have access to drinking water and simple activities such as access to the TV, books, music, and magazines.
Check with your local government for cooling locations in your jurisdiction.
Unincorporated areas library locations: https://smcl.bibliocommons.com/locations/list/
East Palo Alto:
Saturday, September 2nd
10am-5pm
Community Room, City Hall, 2415 University Ave., East Palo Alto, CA 94303
Available: Air conditioning and water
Redwood City: http://www.redwoodcity.org/residents/public-safety/cooling-centers
San Mateo:
It is expected that today and tomorrow will be the hottest days in this most recent heat wave, the City of San Mateo, Parks and Recreation Department will be opening the following recreation centers as cooling centers for the public:
TODAY, Friday, September 1:
Beresford Recreation Center
2720 Alameda de las pulgas
650-522-7440
9am-6pm
Senior Center
2645 Alameda de las pulgas
650-522-7490
9am-5pm
King Community Center
725 Monte Diablo
650-522-7470
9am-6pm
TOMORROW, Saturday, September 2:
Senior Center
2645 Alameda de las pulgas
650-522-7490
11am-5pm
King Community Center
725 Monte Diablo
650-522-7470
11am-5pm
For those looking to take a dip in a pool to cool off, Joinville Swim Center is still open as well, Saturday-Monday, 1:00-5:00pm at 2111 Kehoe Avenue, 650-522-7460.
