Media Advisory: City Opens Cooling Centers Tuesday, July 2 Through Saturday, July 6

Residents are encouraged to beat the heat and stay cool during the excessive heat warning

Post Date:07/01/2024 2:30 PM
CONTACT
Sheena Talosig, Public Information Representative, Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department
408-460-4468; Sheena.Talosig@sanjoseca.gov 
 
 Details:  
 Event: Cooling Centers 
Tues., July 2 to Sat., July 6, 2024
1 to 9 p.m.
 Where: Camden Community Center
3369 Union Ave., San José, 95124

Emma Prusch Farm Park
647 S. King Rd., San José, 95116

Roosevelt Community Center (Pet-Friendly 1-9 p.m.)
901 E. Santa Clara St., San José, 95116
 Who: Any person looking for a cool place to beat the high temperatures.
 Background: The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning that includes San José from Tues., July 2 to Sat., July 6, 2024. Three sites will open longer than regular business hours to serve as “cooling centers” during this time period.

While cooling down, residents have access to bottled water, free Wi-Fi, and outlets to charge devices. All large belongings, such as bicycles, should remain outside.

During excessive heat warnings, Roosevelt Community Center is designated as pet-friendly and allows dogs and cats from 1 to 9 p.m. to stay in the cooling center with their accompanying owners.

All pet owners are expected to follow the guidelines listed below:
  • Dogs must be leashed at all times. Cats must be brought in crates or in a harness if they are harness trained. Unrestrained pets are not allowed. Any pets that display aggression or disruptive behavior towards any other pet or attendee will be required to leave the center.
  • Owners are fully responsible for their pets and must bring their own food, water, and supplies to care for their pet.
  • There will be designated pet relief areas. All pet owners are responsible for assisting their pet with clean-up should any accidents occur.
All San José community centers and libraries are open during regular business hours for residents to stay cool. Visit bit.ly/sjcommunitycenters for a list of community centers and www.sjpl.org/locations for a list of libraries.

For additional cooling tips, visit the Santa Clara County website.

For regular updates, please visit www.sanjoseca.gov/prns or follow @sjparksandrec on Facebook, Instagram and X.
 

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