Media Advisory
Three New West County Senior Centers Have Been Added to List of Cooling Centers in Contra Costa County
July 5, 2007
What
Three new West County senior centers have been added to list of cooling centers in Contra Costa County.
Who
Contra Costa Health Services is warning residents to avoid heat-related illnesses during the current heat wave and to go to cooling stations if they do not have air conditioning. Temperatures in in-land areas are expected to exceed 100 degrees July 5 through July 6.
Note: These facilities are open Monday through Friday during normal business hours.
415 West 2nd Street,
925-778-1158
Hercules Senior Center
111 Civic Drive
510-799-8219
Richmond Senior Center
2525 Macdonald Ave.
510-307-8087
Ambrose Community Center
3105 Willow Pass Road,
Bay Point
925-458-1601
Martinez Senior Center
818 Green Street,
925-370-8770
San Ramon Senior Adult Center
9300 Alcosta Blvd.,(open Tues. - Fri.)
925-973-3250
Brentwood Senior Center
730 Third Street,
925-516-5444
Pinole Senior Center
2500 Charles Ave.,
510-724-9800
Jewish Community Center
2017 Tice Valley Blvd.,
Walnut Creek
925-938-7800
Concord Senior Center
2727 Parkside Circle,
925-671-3320
Pittsburg Senior Center
300 Presidio Lane,
925-439-4001
Walnut Creek Senior Club
1375 Civic Drive
925-943-5851
Danville Community Center
420 Front Street,
925-552-1536
Pleasant Hill Sr. Center
233 Gregory Lane
925-798-8788
Why
Elderly, children and people with chronic health problems are particularly at risk for heat related illness and should take precautions such as limiting outdoor activity; drinking plenty of fluids; wearing lightweight, light-colored and loose-fitting clothing; going to a community air-conditioned facility; and checking on family and friends that are at high risk. Do not sit, or leave children and/or pets in cars. More information about how to protect from heat related illness is available online at cchealth.org and on the Contra Costa Health Services Health Emergency Information Line at 1-888-959-9911 or 211.
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- William Walker MD
- 925-957-5410
- Julie Freestone
- 925-313-6268