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Due to record high temperatures, citizens who need a place to cool down and temporarily get out of the heat can contact the Harker Heights Police Department at 254-953-5400 option 1 for a cooling location.

The following are cooling station locations and their hours of operations:

Police Department Lobby @ 402 Indian Trail – Open 24hrs, 7 days a week

Recreation Center @ 307 Millers Crossing– Hours are 8 am to 6 pm / closed on Sunday

 

How to Handle the Heat

Helpful hints:


* first drink plenty of water and stay hydrated
* try to avoid outside work during the heat of the day
* choose outside time in early morning or later evening when it is cooler
* if you must be outside try to take frequent break in the shade or shelter that has AC
* make sure children and elderly population is being monitored and getting plenty of fluids and opportunity to stay cool
* using cooling a towel on the back of the neck or on the head can help reduce body temp
* the best prevention is to limit your exposure to the heat and to stay hydrated
* when outdoors apply sunscreen
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