08/22/2025
๐จ HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY 8/26 ๐จ
With Thurston County under a heat advisory and temperatures reaching to 90s daily, this poses MODERATE RISK for heat-related illness, especially for seniors.
๐ก๏ธ STAY SAFE:
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Stay indoors with A/C when possible. Keeping Blinds and curtains closed can reduce indoor temps
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Drink water throughout the day - don't wait until thirsty
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Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing
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Avoid alcohol and caffeine
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Take cool showers/baths
๐ WARNING SIGNS - Call 911:
โข Heat Exhaustion: Heavy sweating, weakness, nausea, dizziness
โข Heat Stroke: High body temp (103ยฐF+), confusion, hot/dry skin
๐ข FREE COOLING CENTERS AVAILABLE:
โข Lacey: Timberland Library, Virgil Clarkson Senior Center
โข Olympia: Timberland Library, Capital Mall, Olympia Senior Center
โข Tumwater: Timberland Library
โข Yelm: Timberland Library, Yelm Senior Center
*Call locations first to confirm hours
๐ CRITICAL REMINDER: NEVER leave vulnerable adults, children, or pets in vehicles - cars reach deadly temperatures in only minutes.
๐ Need assistance? We're here to help keep you safe:
โข Transportation to cooling centers
โข Wellness checks for loved ones
โข Heat safety support
For ๐ Local services: Dial 2-1-1
For ๐จ Emergencies: Dial 9-1-1