With temperatures expected to hit or exceed 100 degrees this weekend, the City of San Antonio is taking steps to keep residents cool and safe. The city is opening 10 places for residents to stay cool, one in each City Council district.
The city is operating cooling centers this weekend and offering locations such as libraries and senior centers as places to avoid the oppressive heat.
With temperatures expected to hit or exceed 100 degrees this weekend, the City of San Antonio is taking steps to keep residents cool and safe. The city is opening 10 places for residents to stay cool, one in each City Council district. The sites will be open from noon to 8 p.m. over the long weekend. In the event someone arrives with a pet, Animal Care Services will provide a limited number of kennels and basic supplies.District 1: Westfall Branch Library, 6111 Rosedale Court, 78201District 3: Southside Lions Senior Center. 3303 Pean Valley Drive, 78210District 5: Normoyle Community Center700 Culberson Ave.
Seniors and those facing critical need can qualify to receive a box fan through the city's Project Cool. Additional details areEspecially if you're working outdoors, don't wait until you are thirsty to drink water. Take breaks in the shade, dress for the heat and keep an eye out for each other.Symptoms of a heat stroke include high body temperature hot, red, dry or damp skin, headache or loss of consciousness.
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