The Temperature Soars

Cooling sites have been activated...

July 18, 2011 | 2 min reading time

This article is 14 years old. It was published on July 18, 2011.

 It is dangerously hot out there.  Because the heat index is expected to be 105 degrees, cooling sites have been activated.  These cooling sites provide respite of air conditioning and cool waterheat in the summer during the hottest part of the day.  The closest sites to us are at Five Star Senior Center, 2830 Arsenal (9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday); Salvation Army, 2740 Arsenal (8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday); Carpenter Branch Library, 3309 S. Grand (9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday & Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday).  Many churches are cool too, and you can pray for cooler weather.


Please remember our pets (change water frequently, bring them inside, provide them shade).  Check on seniors to make sure they are not saving money by keeping the cooling turned off.  And, never, ever ever leave children or pets alone even for a moment in a closed up car.  Temperatures soar in a closed vehicle.  
 


Here is another site from the Red Cross to consult for heat related preparations:  
http://www.redcrossstl.org/Newsroom/NewsReleases/tabid/58/ctl/ViewItem/mid/794/ItemId/3000/Default.aspx

      If someone needs help with utilities or air conditioning, they can call:
       - Cool Down St. Louis 241-7668
       - United Way of St. Louis 211 or 1-800-427-4626 (if calling from cell phone)
       - Energy Care  773-5900
       - Human Development Corporation (HDC) 535-7607
       - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program 340-7600
       - Salvation Army 646-3000
       - St. Vincent DePaul 531-3600

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