High temperatures expected this week in San Francisco have prompted city officials to announce places residents can go to stay cool, department of emergency management officials said Monday.
Temperatures in the city may reach the low to mid 90s on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, creating the possibility that residents could get heat illnesses.
The chance of illness is greatest among older adults, children and people who are sick. Pets are also susceptible too.
Emergency management officials suggest that residents check on neighbors, family members and friends.
Three people died of what were thought to be heat-related illnesses in the most recent heat wave in San Francisco over the Labor Day weekend.
The following six libraries in San Francisco have air conditioning and will be open all three days: –The main library at 100 Larkin St. will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Additionally, three buildings operated by non-profits will also serve as cooling centers, which include:
Department of emergency management spokesman Francis Zamora said:
“We’re still working to identify more.”
In addition to the cooling centers, six pools will be open to the public for free from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday.
The pools are Martin Luther King Jr. Pool at Third Street and Armstrong Avenue; the North Beach pool at 651 Lombard St.; Coffman Pool at 1701 Visitation Ave.; Hamilton Pool at Geary Boulevard and Steiner St.; Mission Community Pool at 101 Linda St. and Garfield Pool at 26th and Harrison streets.
Other places where residents and visitors can stay cool include movie theaters, churches and shopping malls.
Last modified September 26, 2017 12:25 am
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