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How to stay safe from the heat in Martinez

During the early July National Weather Service’s excessive heat advisory, citizens should avoid heavy activity and direct sunlight as well as stay hydrated, find a cool indoor place, and check on children, elderly and pets.

The following locations and their hours will be open as cooling centers in the Martinez area during this week’s heat wave

Martinez Senior Center, 818 Green Street, Martinez CA 94553 
Phone: 925-370-8770
Date/Times: Wednesday, July 3, noon to 7 p.m. 
                     Thursday, July 4, noon to 7p.m.
                     Friday, July 5, noon to 7 p.m.
                     Saturday, closed, please utilize library cooling center
                     Sunday, July 7, noon to 7 p.m.
July 3 Update: The city is now allowing pets in the cooling center as long as they are leashed and well-behaved.
Martinez Library
740 Court St, Martinez CA 94553
Phone: 925-646-9900
Dates/Time:  Wednesday, July 3, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
                        Thursday, closed due to July 4th
                        Friday, July 5, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
                        Saturday, July 6, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

During excessive heat:

• Find air conditioning

• Avoid strenuous activities

• Wear light clothing

• Check on family members and neighbors

• Drink plenty of water

• Watch for heat cramps — exhaustion — stroke.

• Never leave people or pets in a car.