Concord Senior Center opens for cooling off as California heat dome pushes temps up

CONCORD, CA (Sept. 1, 2022) — Concord could reach 107 degrees on Labor Day. Much of the Bay Area will stay under an excessive heat warning for the next week. To help the community stay cool during heat waves, the Concord Senior Center (2727 Parkside Cir.) will open  as a Cooling Center.

The Senior Center will stay open during regular business hours, Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. They welcome everyone to cool off in the lobby during these times. Staff will monitor temperatures and may stay open until 7:00 p.m. if temperatures remain over 100 degrees.

The City will also open the Concord Senior Center as a Cooling Center Saturday-Monday, Sept. 3-5, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.. The National Weather Service projects the highest temperatures over holiday weekend.

With the Concord Library closed for renovations, the Senior Center will provide this valuable service to the community. Parks and Recreation staff members will supervise the facility. Visitors are encouraged to bring something quiet to do, like read or use earphones for their electronic devices, and bring their own snacks and drinks.

Other locations to cool off include shopping malls, libraries, theaters, and restaurants. Older adults and people with certain medical conditions, including high blood pressure, heart disease, and taking certain medications, are more vulnerable to heat illness. Everyone is encouraged to stay indoors and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

For more information on finding a cooling center in the County and how to take safety precautions, visit cchealth.org/heat or call 1-800-510-2020 or 925-229-8434.