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Where you can go to stay cool

Published 10:44 am Thursday, July 29, 2010

By Kristi O’Harran Herald Writer

As the area’s temperatures hit record highs, Snohomish County communities are opening up their air-conditioned doors to offer respite from the heat.

Seniors and youngsters are both more susceptible to dehydration, overheating and other adverse health effects from the heat.

Here are some options:

Arlington

The city, in partnership with the Stillaguamish Senior Center, will have two air-conditioned locations: the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, and the Arlington City Council chambers, 110 E. Third St., will be open from 3 to 5 p.m. through Thursday.

Darrington

Visit the Cascade Senior Center in Darrington from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1115 Darrington St.

Everett

The city has several cooling centers open. The city also recommends against playing in the water at Langus and Rotary parks, where the river waters are extremely hazardous because of currents, depth and underwater snags.

Everett cooling shelters include:

  • Everett Senior Activity Center, 3025 Lombard St., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today.

    Everett Libraries, main library, 2702 Hoyt; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today.

    Everett Police Department South Precinct, 1121 SE Everett Mall Way, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

    Everett Station, 3201 Smith Ave., today 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

    Here are Everett parks that offer both shaded outdoor areas and some water access: Forest Park, 802 E. Mukilteo Blvd.; Silver Lake, 11400 W. Silver Lake Road; Howarth Park, 1127 Olympic Blvd.

    Lake Stevens

    Lake Stevens Community Center at 1808 Main Street is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays.

    Lynnwood

    The Lynnwood Senior Center, 5800 198th St., has been designated as a community cooling station. It will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for anyone 55 or older and open for all ages from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. through Friday.

    Monroe

  • Monroe Boys &Girls Club, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. weekdays, 816 Village Way.

    East County Senior Center, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, 824 Village Way

    Monroe Family YMCA, 4:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays, 14033 Fryelands Blvd.

    Mukilteo

    The city offers a cooling station from noon to 9 p.m. through Thursday at 11930 Cyrus Way. If you need transportation, call 425-263-8150 to make arrangements.

    Snohomish

    Snohomish is opening a cooling shelter at its senior center at 506 Fourth St. Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

    Stanwood

    The Stanwood Senior Center will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 7430 276th St. NW.

    Sultan

    Sky Valley Community Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 701 First St. in Sultan.

    Other ideas

    Sno-Isle Libraries are air conditioned, except Arlington, Lake Stevens, Langley and Coupeville.

    Don’t forget the malls are cool, as are movie theaters. How about going ice skating? Or consider which beverage to buy inside chilly walk-ins at grocery stores.

    Rumor has it that peppermint soap is cooling on your hands and arms. Sleep in a damp T-shirt. Get your groceries in the middle of the night.

    Call your neighborhood pub and see if they have air conditioning. They won’t mind if you drink soda pop while you order a sandwich and play a few games of darts.

    And don’t forget your pets get hot, too. Keep them out of the hot car and make sure they have plenty of fresh water to drink. Many cats like their water away from their food.

    If you have other ideas, send them to newstips@heraldnet.com.

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