Editor's note: Highlands Senior Center will not be able to operate at the Masonic Lodge due to equipment issues so they have withdrawn for this heat event. The article has been updated accordingly.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — In response to the forecasted extreme heat, facilities that are part of the Lake County Community Organizations Active in Disaster Resilience Hub Network are taking proactive measures to ensure the safety and well-being of the community by opening for cooling this week.
These centers will provide a safe and cool environment for residents to escape the heat.
The non-governmental organizations that are part of the Community Organizations Active in Disaster, or COAD, which will open for the first time in this capacity in response to the early July heat event are the Cobb Mountain Lions Club, Galilee Lutheran Church, Kelseyville Senior Center, Lakeport Senior Center, Lucerne Alpine Senior Center and United Christian Parish.
With temperatures expected to soar above 100, it is crucial for everyone, especially vulnerable populations such as the elderly, children, and those with preexisting health conditions, to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses.
The county of Lake does not routinely open official extreme weather centers; however, there are numerous county operated facilities with routine open hours that are excellent cooling/warming options such as libraries and peer centers.
Stay informed about extreme heat updates and additional resources by visiting https://lakecountyca.gov/927/Lake-Co-Ready.
What to bring
Residents visiting the resilience centers are encouraged to bring any necessary medications, snacks and activities to stay comfortable.
You may also wish to bring charging cords for your cellular devices.
Personal water bottles, which can be filled at the centers, are encouraged to reduce single use plastic waste.
COAD schedule
The purpose of the COAD of Lake County is to develop and support partnerships for communication, coordination, cooperation and collaboration amongst the whole community including voluntary, charitable, not-for-profit, faith-based organizations and government agencies, both in public and private sectors, during all phases of a disaster.
The schedule for the COAD members through Sunday follows.
TUESDAY, JULY 2
Kelseyville
Galilee Lutheran Church
8860 Soda Bay Road
Telephone: 707-279-4832
Hours: 1 to 6 p.m.
Pets OK: Cats in crates, dogs on leash.
Lakeport
Lakeport Senior Center
527 Konocti Ave.
Telephone: 707-263-4218
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lucerne
Lucerne Alpine Senior Center
3985 Country Club Drive
Telephone: 707-274-8779
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 3
Kelseyville
Galilee Lutheran Church
8860 Soda Bay Road
Telephone: 707-279-4832
Hours: 1 to 6 p.m.
Pets OK: Cats in crates, dogs on leash.
Lakeport
Lakeport Senior Center
527 Konocti Ave.
Telephone: 707-263-4218
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lucerne
Lucerne Alpine Senior Center
3985 Country Club Drive
Telephone: 707-274-8779
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
THURSDAY, JULY 4
Kelseyville
Galilee Lutheran Church
8860 Soda Bay Road
Telephone: 707-279-4832
Hours: 1 to 6 p.m.
Pets OK: Cats in crates, dogs on leash.
FRIDAY, JULY 5
Kelseyville
Galilee Lutheran Church
8860 Soda Bay Road
Telephone: 707-279-4832
Hours: 1 to 6 p.m.
Pets OK: Cats in crates, dogs on leash.
Lakeport
United Christian Parish
745 N Brush St.
Telephone: 707-263-4788
Hours: 2 to 5 p.m.
Lucerne
Lucerne Alpine Senior Center
3985 Country Club Drive
Telephone: 707-274-8779
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SATURDAY, JULY 6
Cobb
Cobb Mountain Lions Club
15780 Bottle Rock Road
Telephone: 707-715-7008
Hours: 1 to 6 p.m.
Kelseyville
Galilee Lutheran Church
8860 Soda Bay Road
Telephone: 707-279-4832
Hours: 1 to 6 p.m.
Pets OK: Cats in crates, dogs on leash.
Kelseyville Presbyterian Church
5340 Third St.
Telephone: 707-279-1104
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Hours: 1 to 6 p.m.
Lakeport
United Christian Parish
745 N Brush St.
Telephone: 707-263-4788
Hours: 2 to 5 p.m.
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