Cooling centers open in Marysville and Arlington
Published on Wed, Jul 29, 2009Read More Local News
During the record-setting heat wave, residents of north Snohomish County can find some relief in public buildings that are set up for daytime and evening use.
Marysville's Sno-Isle Public Library, located at 6120 Grove St., will be open Wednesday, July 29, from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Seating in the Large Conference Room in the library will enable visitors to take a break from hot temperatures anticipated for the rest of this week. Pets are not allowed in the library. While the library has vending machines in the main lobby and a drinking fountain, visitors may also bring their own snacks.
Marysville Fire District has opened two local stations as cooling centers, which will be open both Thursday and Friday, July 30 and 31, from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Escape the heat at Shoultes Station 62, 10701 Shoultes Road or Sunnyside Station 66, 7217-40th Street NE.
In Arlington the Stillaguamish Senior Center, at 18308 Smokey Point Boulevard, is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Olympic Place Retirement Home, 20909 Olympic Place NE, welcomes the public from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. everyday. City Council chambers, at 110 E. Third Street in downtown, is open to the public from 3 to 5 p.m.
Cooling centers are also open in Stanwood, Darrington, Lake Stevens, Snohomish and Sultan.
The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning and Air Stagnation Advisory for the Everett-Marysville area, which began Monday afternoon and will remain in effect until 6 p.m. Thursday, July 30.
An Excessive Heat Warning means that a period of dangerously hot temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and rather high humidity create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible.
For tips on staying cool and safe during this heat spell, visit the American Red Cross website at http://www.redcross.org and click on the "Heat Waves" link.
Marysville's Sno-Isle Public Library, located at 6120 Grove St., will be open Wednesday, July 29, from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Seating in the Large Conference Room in the library will enable visitors to take a break from hot temperatures anticipated for the rest of this week. Pets are not allowed in the library. While the library has vending machines in the main lobby and a drinking fountain, visitors may also bring their own snacks.
Marysville Fire District has opened two local stations as cooling centers, which will be open both Thursday and Friday, July 30 and 31, from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Escape the heat at Shoultes Station 62, 10701 Shoultes Road or Sunnyside Station 66, 7217-40th Street NE.
In Arlington the Stillaguamish Senior Center, at 18308 Smokey Point Boulevard, is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Olympic Place Retirement Home, 20909 Olympic Place NE, welcomes the public from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. everyday. City Council chambers, at 110 E. Third Street in downtown, is open to the public from 3 to 5 p.m.
Cooling centers are also open in Stanwood, Darrington, Lake Stevens, Snohomish and Sultan.
The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning and Air Stagnation Advisory for the Everett-Marysville area, which began Monday afternoon and will remain in effect until 6 p.m. Thursday, July 30.
An Excessive Heat Warning means that a period of dangerously hot temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and rather high humidity create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible.
For tips on staying cool and safe during this heat spell, visit the American Red Cross website at http://www.redcross.org and click on the "Heat Waves" link.
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