UPDATE September 3: Warm temperatures are now expected through the end of today. Cooling Centers will NOT be available on September 4.
UPDATE September 2: Warm temperatures are now expected through Thursday, September 4. Cooling Centers will be available.
ORIGINAL September 2: Temperatures in Ashland are expected to exceed 95°F today, September 2. In response, cooling centers will be open at the following times and locations.
Tuesday, September 2:
- TIME: Noon to
7 p.m. 6 p.m. - LOCATION: Trinity Episcopal Church, 44 N 2nd Street in Ashland. The space will be managed by volunteers and coordinated by Avram Sacks and Southern Oregon Jobs with Justice. For more information call 541-220-7307 or email.
- TIME: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- LOCATION: OHRA (Opportunities for Housing Resources and Assistance) Center at 2350 Ashland Street, 541.631.2235 or email.
Wednesday, September 3:
- TIME: Noon to 6 p.m.
- LOCATION: The Geos Institute, 84 4th Street in Ashland. The space will be managed by volunteers and coordinated by Avram Sacks and Southern Oregon Jobs with Justice. For more information call 541-220-7307 or email.
- TIME: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- LOCATION: OHRA (Opportunities for Housing Resources and Assistance) Center at 2350 Ashland Street, 541.631.2235 or email.
Thursday, September 4:
TIME: 1:30 to 6 p.m. LOCATION: First United Methodist, 175 N Main Street in Ashland. The space will be managed by volunteers and coordinated by Avram Sacks and Southern Oregon Jobs with Justice. For more information call 541-220-7307 or email.
TIME: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. LOCATION: OHRA (Opportunities for Housing Resources and Assistance) Center at 2350 Ashland Street, 541.631.2235 or email.
Thanks to local volunteers, cool safe spaces will be available to anyone needing to get out of the heat.
Stay Informed – Sign up for notifications
Want to be aware of shelter and center spaces in and around Ashland? Text 97520SHELTER to 888777.
Tips to stay safe during extreme heat
- Drink plenty of fluids.
- Stay in an air-conditioned room if possible.
- Avoid direct sunlight.
- Check on relatives and neighbors.
- Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings at forecast.weather.gov.
Cool off in a City Park
Ashland offers 19 parks and over 600 acres of open space with shady spots and water activities:
- Swim Reservoir in Lithia Park: Fed by Ashland Creek
- Wading Area in Lithia Park: Near the children’s playground
- Splash Pad in Garfield Park
More information at AshlandParksandRec.org
Emergency Preparedness
Be ready for emergencies by knowing your evacuation zone, signing up for alerts and packing a Go Bag. For more details, visit ashlandoregon.gov /BetterPrepared. If you’re visiting Ashland and want to receive emergency notifications while you're here, simply text 97520 to 888777. Opting in and out is quick and easy!
Prepare now:
- Know your evacuation zone
- Sign up for alerts
- Pack a Go Bag
More info: ashlandoregon.gov /BetterPrepared
Visiting Ashland?
Text 97520 to 888777 to receive local emergency alerts. Opt in/out anytime.
Additional Resources:
Ready.gov: ready.gov/heat
National Weather Service:forecast.weather.gov
For more information and updates, please visit ashlandoregon.gov. Remember, We are Better Together!
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