The city of Concord is opening a cooling center to help people battle the heat over the next two days.
Due to anticipated high temperatures this week, a cooling center at the Concord Senior Center will open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at 2727 Parkside Circle. Air conditioning and comfortable seating will be available. Those visiting the cooling center should plan to bring their own snacks, water, and activities.
The cooling center may be extended to Thursday if temperatures stay above 100 degrees. If so, the center will open from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. to accommodate the already scheduled Health Expo, a free community event taking place at the senior center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Residents can also beat the heat in Concord at Sunvalley Shopping Center, Brenden Theatre, and any of the air-conditioned restaurants or retail stores in the area.
Residents are encouraged to stay hydrated. Even young and healthy individuals can succumb to heat if they participate in strenuous physical activities during hot weather. For more information, visit http://cchealth.org/heat/.
