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The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Heat Advisory for the Bay Area including San Francisco that takes effect from 11 AM today until Friday 11 PM.
In SF the highest temperatures are expected in the southeast side. The National Weather Service forecasts this level of heat to have “Moderate Heat Risk” affects to most people sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or enough hydration.
Please see the National Weather Service Heat Advisory at this link and view the NWS HeatRisk map to find the forecast for your neighborhood.
What do I do now?
These temperatures will be of concern to people who are particularly sensitive to heat. It is important to check on family members, friends, neighbors, staff, and clients to see if someone is suffering from heat-related symptoms.
Older adults, infants, and people without access to air conditioning will likely be susceptible to heat related illnesses, which is a serious and immediate danger. Call 9-1-1 immediately if you or someone you know is having a medical emergency or showing signs of a heat stroke. Please take the necessary steps to lower your heat exposure.
Steps you can take to help lower the impact of higher temperatures for yourself, your staff, and the community:
- Pull shades down during the day and keep windows open at night.
- Practice and share “Window Safety” to protect toddlers and small children from falls.
- Drink water to stay hydrated. Avoid drinking alcohol and sugared drinks.
- Never leave children or pets alone in closed vehicles.
- If outdoors, stay in shaded areas and wear light-colored, lightweight clothing and a hat.
- Practice water safety during heat events, particularly in coastal areas.
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Visit sf72.org/hazards, HeatReadyCA.com, and sfclimatehealth.org for heat safety tips in multiple languages.
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Places with Air Conditioning
To help you stay cool, some libraries will operate as Cooling Centers during normal business hours. To learn more, please visit Cooling Centers | San Francisco Public Library (sfpl.org)
Library Branches - Thursday Hours
Chinatown
1135 Powell Street
415-355-2888
10am-8pm
Glen Park
2825 Diamond Street
415-355-2858
10am-7pm
North Beach
850 Columbus Avenue
415-355-5626
10am-6pm
Mission Bay
960 4th Street
415-355-2838
10am-6pm
Potrero Hill
1616 20th Street
415-355-2822
10am-8pm
Help for People Experiencing Homelessness
The San Francisco Homeless Outreach Team (SFHOT) will conduct additional wellness checks, hand out water, and check for heat-related illness. SFHOT will also have additional outreach teams. Call 628-652-8000.
If there is a concern about a person, family or group at a specific location, please notify and provide details to 311 regarding a general outreach need, or 911 if an emergency/critical response is indicated.
For more information about the San Francisco Department of Public Health recommendations for extreme heat, please contact phepr.dph@sfdph.org.
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