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College Station has identified several air-conditioned facilities to be used as cooling centers as temperatures rise.
According to a July 22 news release, the city is encouraging residents to use the facilities to cool down and hydrate.
The options
These cooling centers will be available to the public during normal weekday business hours:
The city also has several facilities available for cooling off during the weekend:
One more thing
The city is encouraging residents to drink plenty of water throughout the day to beat the heat, even when they're not thirsty. The city also recommends others to check on their elderly neighbors and pets to make sure they have access to cooling.
Signs of heat exhaustion, per the Center for Disease Control, include:
Meanwhile, heat stroke is an emergency. Guidance from the CDC says symptoms include:
If you suspect heat stroke, call 9-1-1 immediately.
