As Temperatures Rise, These Redlands Centers Are The Coolest Places In Town

From the City of Redlands: The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for San Bernardino and Riverside counties with high temperatures up to 112 degrees possible through Wednesday. As temperatures rise, the Redlands Community Center, Community Senior Center and Joslyn Senior Center are designated Cool Centers.

While providing a place to escape the heat, Redlands Cool Centers also offer pleasurable, informative and enlightening programs in a relaxed and secure environment at the following facilities:

Joslyn Senior Center

• 21 Grant St.
• Hours of operation: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Redlands Community Senior Center

• 111 W. Lugonia
• Hours of operation: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Redlands Community Center

• 111 W. Lugonia
• Hours of operation: Monday–Friday, noon-9 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m..- 5 p.m.

City facilities will be closed Saturday, Sept. 2, for the Labor Day weekend.

Cool Center activities include: puzzles, cards and games, craft and exercise classes, and more. All activities are free. Discover our regular classes and activities during the day too. For more information on Recreation activities, please call the centers at (909) 798-7572 or (909) 798-7550.

The County Department of Public Health also offers the following advice:

High or unusually hot temperatures can affect one’s health. People are advised to take the necessary precautions to prevent serious health effects such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke by following the tips below.

Stay cool

• Stay in air-conditioned buildings.
• Find an air-conditioned Cooling Center open to the public by dialing the United Way’s toll-free resource telephone line at 2-1-1, or online here.
• Do not rely on a fan as your primary cooling device.
• Limit outdoor activity, especially midday when it is the hottest part of the day, and avoid direct sunlight.
• Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing.
• Take cool showers or baths to lower your body temperature.
• Check on at-risk friends, family and neighbors at least twice a day.

Stay hydrated

• Drink water more than usual and don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink.
• Drink from two to four cups of water every hour while working
• Avoid alcohol or liquids containing high amounts of sugar.
• Make sure your family, friends and neighbors are drinking enough water.

For more information contact the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health at 1800-782-4264 or visit the National Weather Service Forecast website or the California Department of Public Health website here.

City of Redlands press releases and other information are available on the City’s Facebook page or on the City’s website here.

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