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D.C. Opens Cooling Centers in Response to Heat Wave
posted 08/09/09
5:15 pm
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The National Weather Service (web | news) forecasted highs in the mid 90s for Sunday afternoon, but said it felt more like 97 degrees. For Monday, forecasters are calling for a high of 100 degrees, which will feel more like 105. The heat wave is expected to last until Tuesday.
Officials are warning area residents to remember the following during the area's 3-day heat wave:
- Stay indoors as much as possible
- Turn on air-conditioner and/or fans
- Do Not leave children or pets in vehicles
- Drink plenty of water
- Wear light-colored, light-weight, loose-fitting clothes
- Use D.C. REC center pools to cool off
- Apply sunscreen at least 20 minutes before going outside
- Limit sun exposure
- Be aware of heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke
- Visit one of D.C.'s cooling centers located throughout the city
Cooling Centers in D.C. will be activated from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays at the following locations:
- One Judiciary Square 441 4th Street, NW (202) 727-0103
- Frank D. Reeves Center (Lobby) 2000 14th Street, NW (202) 727-0103
- King Office Building (Lobby) 3720 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, SE (202) 645-0300
- 920 Rhode Island Avenue, NE (202) 543-5298
For information on cooling center locations or to report a problem residents can call the Mayor's city-wide center at 202-727-1000. For information about water for the homeless call the United Planning Organization at 202-399-7093.
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