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Cooling Stations Offer Respite From The Heat

Published on: 7/16/2012

The York County Commissioners, in collaboration with the York County Office of Emergency Management and Area Agency on Aging, today announced the opening of cooling stations this week for York County residents.

The general public on Tuesday can go to the Salvation Army, 114 S. Duke St. in York City. The cooling station will be open from 12:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m.

In addition, the following senior centers are offering extended hours Tuesday and Wednesday. These centers are available to residents age 60 or older:

• Dillsburg Senior Activity Center, 1 North Second Street, Dillsburg, will remain open until 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Phone: 432-2216.
• Heritage Senior Center, 3700 Davidsburg Road, Dover, open until 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Phone: 292-7471.
• Red Land Senior Center, 736 Wyndamere Road, Lewisberry, open until 4:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Phone: 938-4649.
• Susquehanna Senior Center, 2427 Craley Road, Wrightsville, open until 6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Phone: 244-0340.
• York Community S.E.N.I.O.R.S., 1251 W. King St., West York, will remain open as needed on Tuesday and Wednesday. Interested individuals should contact the center for hours. Phone: 848-4417.

Further information will be provided should additional cooling stations open or decide to offer extended hours due to the predicted hot temperatures.

The Commissioners offer the following tips to beat the heat:

• Make a special effort to check on your neighbors during a heat wave, especially if they are seniors, people with special needs or live alone.
• Abstain from outdoor activities. If you must be outdoors wear light-colored, lightweight clothing and stay in the shade or under awnings as much as possible.
• Drink plenty of water. Avoid caffeine and alcoholic beverages.
• Do not leave children, senior citizens, those with special needs or pets alone in vehicles.
• Keep rooms well-ventilated with air conditioners and fans. Keep your windows open if you don't have a fan or air conditioner.
• Cool down with periodic cool baths or showers.
• Take advantage of cooling centers, public pools and air-conditioned stores and malls.
• Seek help immediately if you feel the onset of heat-related illnesses

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Media Contact: Carl Lindquist, ycpio@yorkcountypa.gov