September 26, 2017
EDIT:
Project Open Hand is partnering with Uber to provide free ground transportation support for seniors and low-income individuals during the San Francisco heatwave, September 26-28th, 2017.
Rides will be provided to 1 of 18 Cooling Centers located across San Francisco:
- Date: 26-28 September, 2017
- Time: 11am-5pm Daily
- Number: 415.447.2300
- Hours of service: 11-5pm Wednesday, September 27 & Thursday September 28
TIPS TO BEAT THE HEAT
The hottest time of the year is upon us, and it's important to stay cool and hydrated! Most at risk for heat-related illnesses:
Project Open Hand is working with the San Francisco Department of Public Health and nonprofit partners to help mitigate the effects of this week's expected Bay Area heat wave. The National Weather Service (NWS) is predicting elevated temperatures for San Francisco from Tuesday September 26 through Thursday September 28. Temperatures may reach the low to mid 90s during this time period. Hot temperatures over the course of several days will create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible especially for older adults, children, people who are sick as well as pets. Please check on neighbors, family members, and friends.
Although everyone can be affected by heat, some are at a greater risk. These include, but are not limited to:
- People aged 65+ and infants/young children
- People with underlying medical conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, mental illness, development disability, dementia, respiratory conditions, asthma, and obesity
- People who live or work indoors in buildings without good ventilation or air conditioning
- People who take medications that affect their body's ability to stay hydrated and respond to heat. This includes: medications used to treat high blood pressure and heart problems (beta-blockers, diuretics), those used to reduce allergy symptoms (antihistamines), those used to calm you (tranquilizers), those used to reduce psychiatric symptoms such as delusions (antipsychotics), and other medications that disrupt the regulation of body temperature
Prepare for the Heat:
- At home, pull your blinds down during the day
- If safe, keep your windows open at night
- Have drinking water on hand
- Plan to wear light-colored, light-weight clothing and a hat if outside
- Bath or shower in cool (not cold) water for those able to do so safely
- Plan to check on your friends and family who are at risk for heat exhaustion or heat stroke, especially the isolated elderly
- If you don't have air conditioning in your home, map out local cooling centers for heat relief. Fans alone will not keep you cool if it is very hot outside. Cooling centers include:
- libraries
- recreation/community centers
- indoor shopping centers
- swimming pools
- shaded parks
- movie theaters