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ALT Sacramento County Cooling Center Information Thursday, Sept. 1 and Friday, Sept. 2: Offices are open to the public from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., extended hours for weather respite are 4 - 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3 - Monday, Sept. 5: from 2 - 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6 and Wednesday, Sept. 7: Offices are open to the public from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., extended hours for weather respite are 4 - 8 p.m. DHA Annex: 1725 28th Street Sacramento, CA 95816 DHA Customer Service Center: 5747 Watt Avenue North Highlands, CA 95660 DHA Customer Service Center: 2450 Florin Road Sacramento, CA 95822

ALT Tips for beating the heat Stay hydrated – Drink plenty of cool water. Avoid alcohol. Avoid hot, heavy meals. Limit sun exposure – When possible, stay in air conditioning on hot days. Check on loved ones – Be sure to check on less mobile or older friends, family and neighbors who live alone, don’t have a/c or are hesitant to use their a/c. Clothing - Wear lightweight, light-colored and loose-fitting clothing Avoid the hottest part of the day – If you have to be outside, try to stick to the cooler morning and evening hours. Beware of hot cars – Never leave a person/pet in a parked car, even for a short time. Keep your pets cool – Give your pets plenty of fresh, clean water. Don’t exercise your pets in high temperatures or when the pavement is hot. Sunscreen – Protect your skin against cancer, burns and skin damage by using SPF 30 or higher. Stay informed – Watch your local weather forecasts so you can plan outdoor activities safely and pay attention to any extreme heat alerts