The following is a press release issued by Mendocino County Public Health:
The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning beginning 11 AM Tuesday, July 2nd through 8 PM Saturday, July 6 2024.
On July 1, 2024, Public Health issued an Excessive Heat Advisory to the Ukiah and Redwood Valley areas, where high temperatures are forecast to exceed 110 degrees with limited overnight relief with lows near 70, although the rest of the county will also experience extreme heat away from the coast.
High temperatures increase the risk of dehydration and other heat-related illnesses. Please be especially mindful of those who have limited mobility or are susceptible to the heat, including children and older adults. It is suggested that individuals attempt to reduce exertion, stay in a cool place when possible and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
The following locations will provide cooling stations for the community:
UKIAH
City of Ukiah- Civic Center Lobby
300 Seminary Ave., Ukiah
Wednesday 7/3: 10am-8pm; will close at 6 if no one present
Thursday 7/4: 10am-8pm will close at 6 if no one present
Friday 7/5: 10am-8pm will close at 6 if no one present
Saturday 7/6: 10am-8pm will close at 6 if no one present
Sunday 7/7: 10am-8pm will close at 6 if no one present
United Disaster Relief of Northern California
1240 Airport Park Blvd., Ukiah
Wednesday 7/3: 10am-12pm
Thursday 7/4: Closed
Friday 7/5: Closed
County of Mendocino Library
Ukiah Branch-105 N. Main St., Ukiah
Wednesday 7/3: 9am-7pm
Thursday 7/4: Closed
Friday 7/5: 9am-6pm
Saturday 7/6: 9am-6pm
Building Bridges- Daytime Drop-In Center
1405 S. State St., Ukiah
Wednesday 7/3: 12pm-5pm
Thursday 7/4: 12pm-5pm
Friday 7/5: 12pm-5pm
Saturday 7/6: 12pm-5pm
WILLITS
City of Willits Administration Center
111 E. Commercial St., Willits
Expanded hours:
Wednesday 7/3: 9 am-6pm
Thursday 7/4: 9 am-6pm- Building will be open Friday 7/5: 9 am-6pm
Willits Harrahs Senior Center
1501 Baechtel Rd, Willits
Wednesday 7/3: 8:30 am-4pm
Thursday 7/4: Closed
Friday 7/5: 8:30 am-4pm
Saturday 7/6 11 am- until end of Special Bingo Event
ROUND VALLEY/COVELO
Round Valley Senior Center
77826 Covelo Rd., Covelo
Wednesday 7/3: 8am-5pm
Thursday 7/4: Closed
Friday 7/5: 8am-5pm
Saturday 7/6: Closed
Round Valley Tribal Offices
77826 Covelo Rd., Covelo- Buffalo Room and Paula Lockhart Boardroom
Wednesday 7/3: 8am-5pm
Thursday 7/4: 8am-5pm
Friday 7/5: 8am-5pm
Saturday 7/6: 8am-5pm
Sunday 7/7: Open if needed, TBD
County of Mendocino Library
Round Valley Branch 23925 Howard St., Covelo
Wednesday 7/3: 10am-5pm
Thursday 7/4: Closed
Friday 7/5: 10am-5pm
Saturday 7/6: 10am-5pm
County of Mendocino Library
Willits Branch- 390 E. Commercial St., Willits
Wednesday 7/3: 10am-7pm
Thursday 7/4: Closed
Friday 7/5: 10am-6pm
Saturday 7/6: 10am-5pm
LAYTONVILLE
County of Mendocino Library
Laytonville Branch- 44960 N. Hwy 101 Suite D, Laytonville
Wednesday 7/3: 12pm-5pm
Thursday 7/4: Closed
Friday 7/5: CLOSED
Saturday 7/6: 12pm-5pm
Mendocino County Public Health is coordinating with the City of Ukiah, the Mendocino County Office of Emergency Services, and the Mendocino County Department of Social Services to monitor the evolution of this Excessive Heat Event and open Cooling Centers as needed.
Mendocino County is not currently under a Red Flag Watch, nor scheduled for a PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff event.
Public Health will continue to monitor the situation and give updates as needed. For additional preparedness tips and tricks for any emergency, including heat, visit https://mendoready.org/
