SEATTLE – As temperatures across western Washington take their first summer surge of July, county officials are preparing their cooling shelters for people in the region who need a safe space to cool off.
What they’re saying: — “Extreme heat events are becoming more frequent, intense, and dangerous in the Pacific Northwest. More very hot days are expected to increase hospitalizations, demand for emergency medical services, and deaths,” reads a statement on Snohomish County’s public safety page.
Here are some resources offered by neighboring counties in the Puget Sound region, and a list of tips to stay cool and hydrated on hot Washington days.
King County cooling centers
Washington’s 211 page allows you to search “Extreme Heat Cooling Centers” to pull up a comprehensive list and active map of available resources.…