LIST: Seattle-area cooling centers open as summer heat hits western WA
The Brief
Cooling centers are opening across western Washington to provide relief from rising summer temperatures.
Locations include libraries and spray parks in King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties.
Water safety is also crucial, with experts advising the use of life jackets, swimming with a buddy, and testing water temperatures.
SEATTLE - As temperatures rise across western Washington this summer, the region is beginning to open up cooling centers for those seeking shelter from the heat.
Cooling centers are open to the public, providing air-conditioned spaces across several different counties.
Here's a list of open cooling centers in the Seattle area:
The Compass Center Day Center (Seattle)
Bothell Library
Shoreline Library
Woodinville Library
Edmonds Library
Lynnwood library
Mill Creek Library
North Lynnwood Spray Park
Willis Tucker Park Splash Pad
South Hill Pierce County Library
Tacoma Public Library locations
Water Safety
It's also important to remember that as temperatures outside heat up, water temperatures are still much cooler. Experts stress that practicing water safety is crucial at this time of year.
According to the CDC, drowning is the leading cause of death among kids between ages one to four, and the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related death among children ages five to 14.
Here's a list of water safety tips to keep in mind this summer:
Wear a life jacket
Always swim with a buddy
Test water temperatures before jumping in
Enroll children in swim lessons as early as possible
Stay hydrated
The Source
Information in this story came from FOX 13 Seattle reporting.
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