Cooling Centre opens at Sandman Centre for heat wave relief
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KAMLOOPS — The City of Kamloops is opening the concourse at Sandman Centre to provide residents with relief from the heat warning that was announced by Enviornment and Climate Change Canada.
In a news release, the City says the Sandman Centre will be open as a cooling centre on Saturday (July 8) from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., and will operate daily until the end of the heat event.
In addition to the cooling centre, the City is working with community partners to ensure bottled water is available for distribution to people at risk for heat-related illnesses. Community Service Officers will be watching for signs of heat-related illness and distributing water during their patrols, and they will encourage people to find reprieve from the heat wherever possible.
A number of outdoor heat relief options are available, including water parks, drinking fountains with potable water, and washrooms with potable water at various park locations throughout the city. For a list of outdoor locations with heat relief amenities, visit The City of Kamloops‘ website for more information.
