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The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning that includes San Jose from Tuesday, July 2 through Saturday, July 6, so three sites will open beyond regular business hours to serve as “cooling centers” during this period. of time.
While cooling off, residents have access to bottled water, free Wi-Fi, and outlets for charging devices.
The cooling centers are:
- Camden Community Center: 3369 Union Ave., San Jose, 95124
- Emma Prusch Farm Park: 647 S. King Rd., San Jose, 95116
- Roosevelt Community Center: (pets welcome from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.) 901 E. Santa Clara St., San José, 95116
During excessive heat advisories, the Roosevelt Community Center is designated as pet friendly and allows dogs and cats from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to remain in the cooling center with their accompanying owners.
However, authorities say dogs must be on a leash at all times, while cats must travel in cages or on a harness if they are trained to do so.
Pets are not allowed off leash, and anyone showing aggression or disruptive behavior toward another pet or attendee will be asked to leave the center.
In that sense, the authorities specified that owners are fully responsible for their pets and must bring their own food, water and supplies to care for them.
There will be designated areas for pets to relieve themselves, and all pet owners are responsible for helping with cleanup in case an accident occurs.
All San Jose community centers and libraries are open during regular business hours to keep residents cool.
Those interested can visit the site bit.ly/sjcommunitycenters for a list of community centers and www.sjpl.org/locations to get a list of libraries.
In addition to this, the authorities advise that in this hot season, residents drink plenty of water; limit physical activity; never leave people or pets in a parked and closed car; stay in air-conditioned areas, whenever possible; freshen up with a bath or shower; wear cool clothes; do not cover babies too much; cover your head; wear sunglasses and sunscreen; rest often in shaded areas; and frequently monitor your family members, friends or neighbors with special needs, disabilities and/or older adults.
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