ANAHEIM, CA - (August 27, 2009) - The weather forecast is calling for increased temperatures, and the City of Anaheim is offering the following health care tips and cooling center locations in Anaheim to help residents find relief from the heat and remain safe from heat-related illnesses.

Recommended precautions to prevent heat related illnesses include:

Stay cool indoors. Use your air conditioner to cool your home. If you don’t have air conditioning, visit public facilities such as shopping malls, community centers or libraries to stay cool. Do not rely on electric fans as your primary cooling device during a heat wave. When the temperature is in the high 90’s or higher, a fan will not prevent heat-related illness. A cool shower or bath is a more effective way to cool off.

Drink more fluids, especially water. Don’t wait until you are thirsty.

Check often on those at high-risk. This includes older adults, those with chronic medical conditions, people with disabilities, those who take certain medications and children. Make sure their air conditioner is turned on, or offer to take them to a cooler place.

If you have to be outside in the heat, follow these recommendations:

Wear light, loose-fitting clothing and a hat to provide shade from the sun. Use sunscreen.

Avoid over-exertion and schedule outdoor activities for the cooler part of the day. Spend as much time as possible in the shade.

Never leave a person or pet unattended in a closed car or other vehicle.

For more information on heat related illnesses, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at www.cdc.gov.

The following Anaheim City library and community center facilities will be available for residents to rest and cool-off indoors, and take advantage of enjoying a good book or magazine, browsing the Web, or enjoying any of the features offered at the sites.

Central Branch Library 500 West Broadway Anaheim, CA 92805 (714) 765-1880 Monday,  Tuesday, Wednesday: 10 am to 9pm  Thursday, Friday: 11am to 9pm Saturday: 10 am to 6pm	Haskett Branch Library 2650 W. Broadway Anaheim, CA 92804 (714) 765-5075 Monday-Thursday: 10am to 9pm Friday & Saturday: Noon to 6pm	Euclid Branch Library 1340 South Euclid Anaheim, CA 92802 (714) 765-3625 Monday-Wednesday: Noon to 9pm Thursday: 11am to 9pm Friday: 11am to 6pm
Sunkist Branch Library 901 South Sunkist Anaheim, CA 92806 (714) 765-3576 Monday-Wednesday: 12pm to 9pm Thursday: 11am to 9pm Friday: 11am to 6pm	Canyon Hills Branch Library 400 Scout Trail Anaheim, CA 92807 (714) 974-7630 Monday-Thursday: 10am to 9pm Friday: 11am to 6pm	East Anaheim Branch Library 8201 Santa Ana Cyn Rd. Anaheim, CA  92808 (714) 765-3887 Monday-Wednesday:  10am to 8pm Thursday & Saturday:  10am to 6pm
Downtown Community Center 250 E. Center St. (714) 765-4500 Monday – Sunday 8 am – 5 pm	Brookhurst Community Center 2271 W. Crescent Ave (714) 765-3373 Monday – Friday 9 am – 3:30 pm *Not open to the public on weekends, only rental groups.	West Anaheim Youth Center 320 S. Beach Blvd. (714) 765-6400 Thursday & Friday 8/27 & 8/28 8 am to 8 pm Saturday 8/29: 3 pm to 8 pm Sunday 8/30: 4 pm to 8 pm

Media Contact: Ruth Ruiz 714.765.5060more city news

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