Cooling Stations Offer Relief from Heat
Tulsans who need to get out of the heat and into some air
conditioning can go to a cooling station to find relief. Tulsa has
three cooling stations, which are currently operational:
Tulsa County Social Services
2401 Charles Page Blvd., Tulsa, OK
Operational hours: 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., seven days a week
Salvation Army Center of Hope
102 N. Denver Ave., Tulsa, OK
Operational hours: open 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Dennis R. Neill Equality
Center
621 E. 4th St.
Tulsa, OK 74120
Operational hours: noon to 9 p.m., seven days a week
The extremely hot weather poses health hazards and everyone
needs to take proper precautions:
- Plan your outdoor activities wisely, such as mowing the yard,
washing the car, running, or bicycling. These activities can
be accomplished more safely in the early morning hours or just
before the sun sets.
- Stay out of the heat and stay indoors. If no air conditioning
is available, visit a cooling station or public buildings such as
libraries or malls.
- Drink plenty of non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated fluids, such as
water or sports drinks. The U.S. Department of Health recommends
you drink two to four glasses of water every hour while working or
playing outside in the heat.
- Avoid sunburns and the long-term risk of skin cancer by wearing
lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing. Wear a
wide-brimmed hat and use a sunscreen of at least an SPF of 30 that
is a broad spectrum.
- Never leave a child unattended in a car for any length of
time.
- If you are experiencing symptoms of a heat-related illness,
such as a persistently rapid heartbeat, a throbbing headache,
dizziness, confusion, weakness or muscle cramps, call 9-1-1.
