SPOKANE, Wash. — The city of Spokane is offering multiple resources to help residents keep cool as temperatures will reach the upper 90s to over 100 degrees starting Tuesday through Friday evening.
Mayor Nadine Woodward stated, "We encourage residents to take advantage of the public spaces and facilities throughout the City to help them stay cool as we experience extremely hot weather, and we ask people to check on their more vulnerable neighbors who might not have air conditioning."
Spokane Public Library locations are open 7 days a week and provide air-conditioned spaces for city residents. Hours include Mon.-Thur. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sun. 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Spokane Public Library locations:
Central – 906 W. Main St.
Shadle Park – 2111 W. Wellesley Ave.
Liberty Park – 402 S. Pittsburg St.
Hillyard – 4110 N. Cook St.
Spokane Parks & Recreation also offer splash pads and pools where residents can cool down. Splash pads operate from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. in 19 different parks. While 6 city pools are also open Mon.-Sat. with varied hours.
Extreme heat significantly increases the potential for heat-related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. This high-risk heat can be highly problematic for those who lack effective cooling, hydration and air-conditioning as well as those who are heat sensitive.
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