Shasta County – Extreme Heat Tips

Heat illness and deaths are preventable. Learn how to stay cool and safe before and during a heat wave.

The simplest way to be safe in the heat is to spend time indoors. If one’s home or other environment becomes too hot, one is generally advised to visit a public indoor area. Examples include a local library, mall, or community center. 

Find tips and information about places to keep cool on Shasta County Public Health’s Heat Safety website: 

  • ShastaHeatSafety.org 
    • Scroll to bottom of that page to find their Public Air-conditioned Spaces document.
    • If local authorities open any temporary Cooling Centers, information will be posted on that website, as well.

Shasta County Public Health’s Extreme Temperature Information Line: 530-229-8882.

Need transportation to a Public Air-conditioned Space? 

  • Check out RABA and Runabout. 
    • Visit their website for details on free and discounted fares.

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