Cooling Centers Open During Heat Wave

The following cooling centers will be available during business hours:

Main Library, 1550 Oak Street, Alameda, CA 94501

Bay Farm Island Library, 3221 Mecartney Road, Alameda, CA 94501

West End Library, 788 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501

Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501, Dining Rm #1

Watch this video about how to keep your house cool in the summer without air conditioning.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BLfYtE4Kow

Stay Up to Date:

https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=CAZ508&warncounty=CAC001&firewxzone=CAZ508&local_place1=2%20Miles%20W%20Oakland%20CA&product1=Heat+Advisory&lat=37.7693&lon=-122.2599

Here are some additional heat safety tips:

- Avoid outdoor activities, limit direct sun exposure
- Drink water
- Take breaks in the shade
- Make a plan to check on vulnerable people in your network at least twice daily
- Bring pets indoors.

Prepare to stay cool in your home:

- Gather fans and ice
- Cover your windows
- Plan where to go if your home gets too hot