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The City of King City - City Hall is a cooling center from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. We have 

City Hall is located at 15300 SW 116th ave, King City, Or, 97224.

Map of cooling centers, hydration stations and splash pads

Friendly URL is  https://bit.ly/wc-cooling

Cooling center information sheet, includes transportation assistance options (English/Spanish)

Tips for staying safe and healthy when the weather gets really hot:

  • Stay in an air-conditioned indoor location as much as you can. 
  • Drink plenty of fluids (water is best), even if you don’t feel thirsty.
  • Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing and sunscreen.
  • Exercise in the early morning when it tends to be cooler.
  • Avoid strenuous activity in the heat of the day.
  • Take cool showers or baths.
  • Close your blinds and curtains to keep sunlight out.
  • If the temperature falls at night, open your windows to let the cool air in (if it is safe to do so).
  • Get a baby pool or play in a sprinkler. Visit a local sprayground or fountain.
  • Use fans but do not rely on a fan as your primary cooling device when it is very hot. Instead, mist yourself with a spray bottle, and then use the fan to get the cooling benefits of evaporation.
  • Do not use your stove/oven or do laundry on very hot days.
  • Eat small, light meals.
  • Never leave children or pets in cars. Read more about pet safety here.
  • If you choose to swim or recreate in a local river or lake, be sure to wear a personal flotation device and take other safety precautions. More info on Red Cross page.

To allow people to better prepare for upcoming heat events, the National Weather Service has developed a HeatRisk forecast. The HeatRisk forecast gives a quick view of heat risk potential over the upcoming seven days. The color-coded chart provides health guidance similar to the air quality index chart we all became familiar with during last year’s wildfires. 

The CDC has helpful information on their website, including signs, symptoms and treatment of heat-related illness.