The National Weather Service is predicting near record high temperatures for some areas of Orange County over the next several days and area residents are urged to take precautions to prevent heat related illnesses. The City of Anaheim has identified several public facilities for residents to find relief from the heat. 

Recommended precautions to prevent heat related illnesses include:

• Staying 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.
• Drinking more fluids, especially water. Don’t wait until you are thirsty.
• Checking 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.

The following Anaheim City facilities will be available for residents to rest and cool off indoors:

Anaheim Libraries:

Central Branch Library - 500 West Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 765-1880
Monday-Friday: 11am-8pm
Saturday: 10am to 6pm
Closed Sunday

Haskett Branch Library - 2650 West Broadway. Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 765-5075
Monday-Thursday: 11am-8pm
Friday & Saturday: Noon to 6pm
Sundays: Closed

Euclid Branch Library - 1340 South Euclid, Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 765-3625
Monday-Thursday: 12pm to8pm.
Friday 12pm-6pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Sunkist Branch Library - 901 South Sunkist, Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 765-3576
Monday-Thursday: 12pm to8pm
Friday 12pm-6pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Anaheim Libraries:

Canyon Hills Branch Library - 400 Scout Trail, Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 974-7630
Monday-Thursday: 11am-8pm
Friday: 10am to 6pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

East Anaheim Branch Library - 8201 Santa Ana Canyon Rd., Anaheim, CA  92808
(714) 765-3887
Monday-Wednesday: 11am-7pm
Thursday: 11am-6pm
Saturday 10am-5pm
Closed Fridays & Sundays

Anaheim Community Centers:

Downtown Community Center - 250 E. Center St., Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 765-4500
Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday 8am – 4pm
Sunday 8am – 8pm

Brookhurst Community Center- 2271 W. Crescent Ave, Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 765-3373
Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Not open to the public on weekends, only rental groups.

West Anaheim Youth Center- 320 S. Beach Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 765-6400
June 1 – 20, 2010
Monday – Friday 2 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday 9 am – 7 pm
Sunday 12 pm – 8pm

June 21 – August 29, 2010
Monday – Friday 10 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday 9 am – 7 pm
Sunday 12 pm – 8pm