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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