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Written by: 6/26/2021 6:32 AM
An extended heat wave is affecting Vashon and the rest of the Puget Sound this weekend with high temperatures that could exceed 110 degrees by Monday.
Three air conditioned cooling center locations are available on Vashon, open from 10:00am to 6:00pm each day. Masks and social distancing are required.
If you need transportation to reach the cooling centers, arrange a trip by contacting Vashon Community Van at 206-263-5901 or email communityvan@kingcounty.gov, or go online to:
https://kingcounty.gov/depts/local-services/programs/vashon-community-van.aspx
Vashon Center for the Arts and Subway are offering free water or soft drinks to cooling center drop ins. VashonBePrepared nonprofit is covering the cost of staff time, cleaning and hydration for Subway and Vashon Center for the Arts.
In addition to the cooling centers, here are some heat safety tips from Public Health -- Seattle & King County and VashonBePrepared...
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