Temperatures will rise again this weekend! With our days hitting highs in the 90s (as of this posting), we at SE Thurston Fire Authority want to make sure that everyone has the information needed to stay cool out there. Here is a list of some cooling centers in Yelm and Rainier:
The Yelm Senior Center
Thursday, Aug. 12th, and Friday, Aug. 13th, the Yelm Senior Center will open its doors to the public. We will be open from noon to 8:00 pm for those without AC who need a place to escape the heat. Well Behaved Dogs/Cats Welcome
Location: 16530 103rd Avenue SE, Yelm, WA 98597
Questions? Call 360 458-7733
Yelm Timberland Library
Tuesday 10 am – 7 pm
Wednesday – Saturday 9 am – 6 pm
Closed Sundays and Holidays
Location: 210 Prairie Park Street, Yelm, WA 98597
Phone: 360-458-3374
Rainier Senior Center
108 Michigan St S, Rainier, WA 98576
Open 10 am – 9 pm when temperatures are 89 or above
Beverages and snacks
Tips for Staying Cool This Weekend
- Remember the basics: drink plenty of fluids; avoid the sun and stay in the shade; use sunscreen even if you’re outside for only a few minutes
- Don’t over-exert yourself with heavy-duty yard work or strenuous exercise during the hottest part of the day.
NEVER leave children or pets in a hot car. - Keep pets cool, too. Check on your outdoor pets frequently and make sure they have shelter from the sun and plenty of water.
- The heat can be hard on the young and the elderly. Check on relatives and neighbors who may be more sensitive to hot weather—young children, infants, seniors, and people with chronic illnesses are most at risk during extremely hot weather.
- Find cooler air in public places (make sure to follow current COVID-19 guidelines).
- If you don’t have air conditioning, visit a friend or family member who does.
- Buy a bag of ice.
- Use cooling rags – Soak a hand towel in cold water, or stick it in the freezer, and wear it around your neck. Exchange with a fresh towel every 10 – 15 minutes.
- Find a public space that is cool and open to the public (libraries, local retail stores, parks with shade and/or water)
- Visit a cooling station