| ANAHEIM, CA - (August 27, 2009) - The weather forecast is calling for increased temperatures, and the City of Anaheim is offering the following health care tips and cooling center locations in Anaheim to help residents find relief from the heat and remain safe from heat-related illnesses.
Recommended precautions to prevent heat related illnesses include:
Stay cool indoors. Use your air conditioner to cool your home. If you don’t have air conditioning, visit public facilities such as shopping malls, community centers or libraries to stay cool. Do not rely on electric fans as your primary cooling device during a heat wave. When the temperature is in the high 90’s or higher, a fan will not prevent heat-related illness. A cool shower or bath is a more effective way to cool off.
Drink more fluids, especially water. Don’t wait until you are thirsty.
Check often on those at high-risk. This includes older adults, those with chronic medical conditions, people with disabilities, those who take certain medications and children. Make sure their air conditioner is turned on, or offer to take them to a cooler place.
If you have to be outside in the heat, follow these recommendations:
Wear light, loose-fitting clothing and a hat to provide shade from the sun. Use sunscreen.
Avoid over-exertion and schedule outdoor activities for the cooler part of the day. Spend as much time as possible in the shade.
Never leave a person or pet unattended in a closed car or other vehicle.
For more information on heat related illnesses, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at www.cdc.gov.
The following Anaheim City library and community center facilities will be available for residents to rest and cool-off indoors, and take advantage of enjoying a good book or magazine, browsing the Web, or enjoying any of the features offered at the sites.
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Central Branch Library
500 West Broadway
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 765-1880
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 10 am to 9pm
Thursday, Friday: 11am to 9pm
Saturday: 10 am to 6pm
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Haskett Branch Library
2650 W. Broadway
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 765-5075
Monday-Thursday: 10am to 9pm
Friday & Saturday: Noon to 6pm
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Euclid Branch Library
1340 South Euclid
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 765-3625
Monday-Wednesday: Noon to 9pm
Thursday: 11am to 9pm
Friday: 11am to 6pm
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Sunkist Branch Library
901 South Sunkist
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 765-3576
Monday-Wednesday: 12pm to 9pm
Thursday: 11am to 9pm
Friday: 11am to 6pm
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Canyon Hills Branch Library
400 Scout Trail
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 974-7630
Monday-Thursday: 10am to 9pm
Friday: 11am to 6pm
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East Anaheim Branch Library
8201 Santa Ana Cyn Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 765-3887
Monday-Wednesday: 10am to 8pm
Thursday & Saturday: 10am to 6pm
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Downtown Community Center
250 E. Center St.
(714) 765-4500
Monday – Sunday 8 am – 5 pm
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Brookhurst Community Center
2271 W. Crescent Ave
(714) 765-3373
Monday – Friday 9 am – 3:30 pm
*Not open to the public on weekends, only rental groups.
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West Anaheim Youth Center
320 S. Beach Blvd.
(714) 765-6400
Thursday & Friday 8/27 & 8/28 8 am to 8 pm
Saturday 8/29: 3 pm to 8 pm
Sunday 8/30: 4 pm to 8 pm
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Media Contact: Ruth Ruiz 714.765.5060 more city news
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ABOUT ANAHEIM - The City of Anaheim, founded in 1857, is one of the nation's premier municipalities and is California's 10th most populous city. Anaheim covers 50 square miles with more than 345,500 residents and more than 3,200 City employees. The municipal corporation's annual budget is $1.4 billion. Anaheim supports a thriving business community with companies such as Carl Karcher Enterprises, Inc., L-3 Communications, Pacific Sunwear, and Disneyland Resort. Successful sports franchises call Anaheim home, including Angels Baseball, Anaheim Ducks, the 2008 Olympic Gold Medal winning U.S. Men's National Volleyball Team, and the 2008 Olympic Silver Medal winning U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team. Anaheim also boasts world-class meeting and entertainment venues with the Anaheim Convention Center, the largest on the west coast, Honda Center, The Grove of Anaheim, The Shops at Anaheim GardenWalk, and Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Annually, Anaheim welcomes millions of visitors to the city, truly making it where the world comes to live, work and play. For more information, please visit www.anaheim.net.
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