Hot Weather Update–Mon June 28
June 28, 2021Weather forecasters predict today will be hotter than yesterday and likely to set new records for high temperatures, the highest ever experienced in the Puget Sound area, including Vashon. Vashon will hit a high of well over 100 degrees with the National Weather Service suggesting the possibility of a high temperature on Vashon of 112 degrees.
Three air conditioned cooling center locations are available today on Vashon, open from 10:00am to 6:00pm. Masks and social distancing are required. Here are the three locations...
- Vashon Library, in town at 17210 Vashon Highway, at Ober Park.
In addition, VashonBePrepared has arranged for two more cooling centers where free water or soft drinks are being provided.
- The lobby of Vashon Center for the Arts, south of town at 19600 Vashon Highway at the intersection with Cemetery Road.
- Subway restaurant, in town at 17408 Vashon Highway one block north of the intersection with Bank Road.
If you need transportation to reach the cooling centers, arrange a trip by contacting Vashon Community Van at 206-263-5901 or email communityvan@kingcounty.gov, or go online to:
https://kingcounty.gov/depts/local-services/programs/vashon-community-van.aspx
In addition to the cooling centers, here are some heat safety tips from Public Health -- Seattle & King County and VashonBePrepared....
- Minimize physical exertion and do outdoor activities during the cooler morning hours.
- Stay in the shade and keep sipping a cool non-alcoholic drink. Water is best.
- Don't leave people or pets in the car, even with the windows rolled down.
- Wear light, loose, breathable clothing, preferably cotton.
- Check on others, to spot and respond to any signs of heat illness, such as nausea and confusion, dry hot flushed skin, and rapid pulse.
- Practice water safety by using personal flotation devices, and remember the sunscreen.
Read MoreVashon Community Cooling Centers–Updated 6/26/21 AM
June 26, 2021An extended heat wave is affecting Vashon and the rest of the Puget Sound this weekend with high temperatures that could exceed 110 degrees by Monday.
Three air conditioned cooling center locations are available on Vashon, open from 10:00am to 6:00pm each day. Masks and social distancing are required.
- The lobby of Vashon Center for the Arts, south of town at 19600 Vashon Highway at the intersection with Cemetery Road. Open all three days, through Monday.
- Subway restaurant, in town at 17408 Vashon Highway one block north of the intersection with Bank Road. Open all three days, through Monday.
- Vashon Library, in town at 17210 Vashon Highway, at Ober Park. Open Saturday and Monday, closed Sunday.
If you need transportation to reach the cooling centers, arrange a trip by contacting Vashon Community Van at 206-263-5901 or email communityvan@kingcounty.gov, or go online to:
Read MoreVashon Cooling Centers
June 25, 2021There are two air conditioned cooling center locations on Vashon Island, open from 10:00am to 6:00pm, Saturday through Monday. Masks and social distancing are required at both of these locations.
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June 25, 2021This morning’s briefings included these slides that may be of interest…
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June 25, 2021An extended heat wave will affect Vashon and the rest of the Puget Sound this weekend with high temperatures above 105 degrees predicted Sunday and Monday.
Heat waves can be dangerous for elders, infants, people on medications, and people with health conditions that increase heat sensitivity, so it's important to take sensible precautions to avoid heat-related illness.
Here are some tips to beat the heat from Public Health -- Seattle & King County and VashonBePrepared....
- Minimize physical exertion and do outdoor activities during the cooler morning hours.
- Stay in the shade and keep sipping a cool non-alcoholic drink. Water is best.
- Don't leave people or pets in the car, even with the windows rolled down.
- Wear light, loose, breathable clothing, preferably cotton.
- Check on others, to spot and respond to any signs of heat illness, such as nausea and confusion, dry hot flushed skin, and rapid pulse.
- Practice water safety by using personal flotation devices, and remember the sunscreen.
Few people in our area have air conditioning but you can improvise. You can make a simple evaporative cooler -- like a swamp cooler -- by draping a wet towel over a chair and aiming your fan at it so the cooled air blows your way. Remoisten the towel when it gets too dry to make cool air.
See the hot weather blog at Public Health Seattle - King County for more tips to beat the heat.
https://kingcounty.gov/depts/health/emergency-preparedness/preparing-yourself/hot-weather.aspx
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