As temperatures are anticipated to reach triple digits across the Bay Area in the coming days, cities across Contra Costa County will be opening up cooling centers for people who need to get out of the heat.
The National Weather Service has issued its Heat Advisory between 11:00 am Wednesday to 9:00 pm Friday. Overnight, temperatures will cool to the 70’s inland, if not, 80’s in the hills, ridges and peaks. The hottest day of the week will be Thursday.
County Employment & Human Services Locations
See EHSD Places to Cool (PDF) and Places to Cool in Spanish (PDF). EHSD offices are open Wednesday, June 16, through Friday, June 18, from 8 AM to 5 PM:
Antioch 4545 Delta Fair Blvd.
Hercules 151 Linus Pauling
Martinez 40 Douglas Drive
Pleasant Hill 400 Ellinwood Way
Richmond 1305 Macdonald
Contra Costa County Libraries
See 20 library locations available as cooling centers. Visit ccclib.org for addresses and hours of operation, or call 1-800-984-4636 for assistance.
Antioch, Prewett in Antioch, Bay Point, Brentwood, Clayton, Concord, Crockett, Danville, El Sobrante, Hercules, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Oakley, Orinda, Pittsburg, San Pablo, Dougherty Station in San Ramon, San Ramon, and Walnut Creek.
Additional Cooling Locations in Contra Costa County
Antioch
Antioch Senior Center, 415 W. 2nd Street, Antioch
Antioch Community Center, 4703 Lone Tree Way, Antioch
Open Wednesday to Friday, June 16-18, from 12 pm to 6 pm.
Brentwood
Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak Street, Brentwood (925) 516-5444
Open Wednesday to Friday, June 16-18, 12 pm to 7 pm
Concord
Concord Senior Center, 2727 Parkside Circle, Concord (925) 671-3320
Martinez
Martinez Senior Center, 818 Green Street, Martinez (925) 370-8770
Oakley
Oakley Recreation Center St, 1250 O’Hara Ave, Oakley, (925) 625-7041
Open Wednesday to Friday, June 16-18, from 9 am to 4 pm
Pittsburg
Pittsburg Senior Center, 300 Presidio Lane (925) 252-4890
Open Thursday, June 17, from 11 AM to 6 PM. Call to check hours.
TIPS TO PREVENT heat-related symptoms:
- Drink water. Sip all day; do not wait until you are thirsty.
- Do not leave children or pets in vehicles.
- Limit physical activity and wear a hat outside, preferably with a wide brim.
- Keep shades drawn, and blinds closed, but windows should be slightly open.
- Open windows to cooling breezes in the evening.
See Cooling Tips to Survive Summer Heat (PDF).
High temperatures can cause serious health problems. See Contra Costa Health Services information on Heat and Your Health.
