Goldendale, WA, June 25, 2021 – With excessive heat in the forecast, Klickitat County Health Department wants to remind residents, especially those participating in outdoor activities over the next week, to take precautions against heat. Severe heat may cause illness or even death. When temperatures rise to extreme highs, reduce risks by taking the following precautions.
Hot Weather Precautions:
- Drink plenty of fluids but avoid beverages that contain alcohol, caffeine or a lot of sugar.
- Eat more frequently but make sure meals are balanced and light.
- Never leave any person or pet in a parked vehicle and ensure pets have plenty of water.
If you go outside:
- Take frequent breaks when working outdoors.
- Wear a wide-brimmed hat, sun block and light-colored, loose-fitting clothes.
- At first signs of heat illness (dizziness, nausea, headaches, muscle cramps), move to a cooler location, rest for a few minutes and slowly drink a cool beverage. Seek medical attention immediately if you do not feel better.
- Avoid sunburn: it slows the skin’s ability to cool itself. Use a sunscreen lotion with a high SPF (sun protection factor) rating.
If the power or air conditioning is not available:
- If air conditioning is not available, stay on the lowest floor and out of the sunshine.
- Ask your doctor about any prescription medicine you keep refrigerated. (If the power goes out, most medicine will be fine to leave in a closed refrigerator for at least 3 hours.)
- Keep a few bottles of water in your freezer; if the power goes out, move them to your refrigerator and keep the doors shut.
- For more information on heat safety please visit: https://www.doh.wa.gov/Emergencies/BePreparedBeSafe/SevereWeatherandNaturalDisasters/HotWeatherSafety
Cooling Shelters currently identified in Klickitat County and surrounding areas are listed below.
Goldendale
Lutheran Church (104 E Simcoe Dr)
Hours of operation:
Saturday, June 26th, 12pm-7pm
Sunday, June 27th, 12pm-7pm
Monday, June 28th, 12pm-7pm
Tuesday, June 29th , 12pm-7pm
Wednesday, June 30th,12pm-7pm
White Salmon
White Salmon Fire Hall (119 NE Church St)
Hours of operation:
Saturday, June 26th, 10am-6pm
Sunday, June 27th, 10am-6pm
Monday, June 28th, 10am-6pm
Tuesday, June 29th , 10am-6pm
Stevenson
(710 SW Rock Creek Dr next to Hegewald Center)
Hours of operation:
Friday, June 25th, 11am-7pm
Saturday, June 26th, 11am-7pm
Sunday, June 27th, 11am-7pm
Monday, June 28th, 11am-7pm
Tuesday, June 29th, 11am-7pm
Hood River County Cooling Center
Hood River Fire Station Community Room
(located behind the Hood River Aquatic Center)
1785 Meyer Parkway, Hood River
Contact Phone #: 541-965-8533
Hours of operation:
Friday, June 25th, 10am-8pm
Saturday, June 26th, 10am-8pm
Sunday, June 27th, 10am-8pm
Monday, June 28th, 10am-8pm
Tuesday, June 29th, 10am-8pm
Wasco County and Sherman County
St. Vincent DePaul of The Dalles
315 W. 3rd St., The Dalles
Contact Phone #: 541-980-0855
Hours of operation:
Friday, June 25th, 10am-8pm
Saturday, June 26th, 10am-8pm
Sunday, June 27th, 10am-8pm
Monday, June 28th, 10am-8pm
Tuesday, June 29th, 10am-8pm
Mid-Columbia Senior Center
Monday through Saturday from 9:00 -12:00