The Central Library and 17 branches of The Seattle Public Library have air conditioning. Many local businesses also offer air-conditioned spaces. Maps of the spaces listed below are available on Google Maps and Seattle GIS. Anyone visiting a cooling center is encouraged wear a mask and maintain distance from people from outside your household to prevent the spread of COVID. Cooling CentersĬooling centers are open across the city at libraries, community centers, and other facilities. For a full list of pet safety tips, please visit the shelter’s website.įor more information from Public Health – Seattle & King County about heat safety, including information in multiple languages, visit /BeatTheHeat.įor information about water safety, visit the Seattle Fire Department blog for tips on boating safety and how to assist someone in the water needing help. The City’s Seattle Animal Shelter also reminds residents to protect their pets from the heat by never leaving them unattended in the sunlight, keeping ventilation and water flowing for them, avoid overexerting them, and never leave them unattended in a vehicle.Use life jackets or other flotation devices on the water to prevent drowning. Never swim alone.Avoid outdoor activities if possible during the heat of the day, generally from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.Check on your neighbors, friends, and family in the area – particularly seniors and people with medical conditions – to ensure they are not suffering heat illness at home.Use fans or air-conditioners, if you have one. Keep your home cooler by shutting blinds or drawing curtains.Drink plenty of water before you feel thirsty. You can take simple steps to help prevent heat related illness and death. We encourage everyone in Seattle to take extreme heat seriously and act with caution this week. Cooling centers will be available across the city, and outreach teams are on the ground working with our most vulnerable residents to prevent heat illness in these extreme conditions.
The City of Seattle is working together with our regional partners to prepare for these extreme temperatures including monitoring critical infrastructure and air quality and providing resources to help keep residents cool.
Extreme heat can cause illness and worsen existing health conditions. High temperatures in the low-to-mid 90s and low temperatures in the mid-to-high 60s will continue through the weekend, allowing for little overnight cooling. The National Weather Service has extended an Excessive Heat Warning for Seattle through Sunday, 7/31.
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