- Drink plenty of fluids
- Stay in an air-conditioned room or out of the sun
- Check up on relatives and neighbors
- Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.
The changing climate means Oakland residents can expect more excessive heat events. Excessive heat affects everyone differently and can increase the risk of heat-related illnesses, such as heat stroke, heat exhaustion, and dehydration. Warmer temperatures create more pollen in the air, stronger airborne allergens, and more allergy symptoms. Certain populations such as the elderly, children, people with disabilities, and those living alone are at a higher risk during heat events.
Extreme heat can cause heat-related illnesses, particularly if you are outside. Keep an eye out for these symptoms of heat stroke and heat exhaustion:
Some great places to cool off in the summer heat are malls, grocery stores, and movie theaters.
Take a dip in a City pool!
Or take a break from the heat by visiting one of the City’s air-conditioned buildings:
LOCATION | Weekday Hours | Weekday Hours | Weekday Hours |
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81st Ave Branch Library |
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
Asian Branch Library |
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
Brookfield Branch Library |
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
César E. Chávez Branch Library |
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
Dimond Branch Library |
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
Eastmont Branch Library |
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
Piedmont Ave. Library |
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
Rockridge Branch Library |
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM |