News Flash Home
The original item was published from 7/10/2024 4:59:00 PM to 7/13/2024 12:00:00 AM.

News Flash

Carousel Template

Posted on: July 3, 2024

[ARCHIVED] Excessive Heat Warning Extended through Friday, July 12

Excessive heat warning Thursday, July 11 and Friday, July 12

The National Weather Service has extended the excessive heat warning for our area. Peak temperatures are expected to be in the 100s tomorrow, July 11 and Friday, July 12.

Residents and visitors are encouraged to follow hot weather safety tips and red flag warning safety tips including: 

❗Drink plenty of water: Drink water even if you don’t feel thirsty.  Avoid alcohol, caffeine or lots of sugar because they will speed up fluid loss.

❗Limit physical activity: Avoid physical activity during the hottest time of the day—10 a.m.-3 p.m.

❗Never leave people or pets in a closed, parked car.

❗Stay in air-conditioned areas, whenever possible.

❗Cool off by taking a bath or shower: Cool, plain water baths or moist towels work best. Do not cool children in alcohol baths.

❗Wear cool clothing: Lightweight, light-colored and loose-fitting clothing can help you keep cool. Cotton clothes are good because they let sweat evaporate.

❗Do not bundle babies: Babies do not handle heat well because their sweat glands are not fully developed. Do not put them in blankets or heavy clothing.

❗Cover your head: Wear a wide-brimmed, vented hat or use an umbrella when outdoors because your head absorbs heat easily.

❗Wear sunglasses and sunscreen: Use sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher when outdoors.

❗Rest often in shady areas: Find shady places to cool down when outdoors.

❗Check on frail or elderly family, friends, or neighbors often.

The Gilroy Library will be open as a cooling center during regular business hours: 

Thursday 7/11: Gilroy Library Lobby from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

️ Friday 7/12: Gilroy Library from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

For hot weather safety tips and additional cooling center information, visit: https://emergencymanagement.sccgov.org/residents/hot-weather-safety 

*** 

El Servicio Nacional de Meteorología ha extendido la advertencia de calor excesivo para nuestra área. Se espera que las temperaturas máximas estén en los 100 grados mañana, 11 de julio y el viernes, 12 de julio.

Se anima a los residentes y visitantes a seguir los consejos de seguridad para el clima cálido y las advertencias de bandera roja, incluyendo:

❗Beber mucha agua: Beba agua incluso si no tiene sed. Evite el alcohol, la cafeína o el exceso de azúcar porque acelerarán la pérdida de líquidos.

❗Limitar la actividad física: Evite la actividad física durante el momento más caluroso del día—de 10 a.m. a 3 p.m.

❗Nunca deje a personas o mascotas en un coche cerrado y estacionado.

❗Permanezca en áreas con aire acondicionado siempre que sea posible.

❗Refrescarse tomando un baño o ducha: Los baños de agua fría o las toallas húmedas funcionan mejor. No enfríe a los niños con baños de alcohol.

❗Usar ropa fresca: La ropa ligera, de colores claros y suelta puede ayudarle a mantenerse fresco. La ropa de algodón es buena porque permite que el sudor se evapore.

❗No abrigue a los bebés: Los bebés no manejan bien el calor porque sus glándulas sudoríparas no están completamente desarrolladas. No los envuelva en mantas ni les ponga ropa pesada.

❗Cubrirse la cabeza: Use un sombrero de ala ancha y ventilado o use un paraguas cuando esté al aire libre porque su cabeza absorbe el calor fácilmente.

❗Usar gafas de sol y protector solar: Use protector solar con SPF 15 o más cuando esté al aire libre.

❗Descansar frecuentemente en áreas sombreadas: Encuentre lugares con sombra para refrescarse cuando esté al aire libre.

❗Revise frecuentemente a familiares, amigos o vecinos frágiles o ancianos.

La Biblioteca de Gilroy estará abierta como un centro de enfriamiento durante su horario normal de atención:

❄️ Jueves 11/7: Lobby de la Biblioteca de Gilroy de 10:00 AM a 6:00 PM

❄️ Viernes 12/7: Biblioteca de Gilroy de 10:00 AM a 6:00 PM

Para obtener consejos de seguridad para el clima cálido y más información sobre los centros de enfriamiento, visite: https://emergencymanagement.sccgov.org/residents/hot-weather-safety

Facebook Twitter Email

Other News in Carousel Template

White public works truck with city seal and orange traffic cone in front

Public Works Week Community Open House

Posted on: March 20, 2026 | Last Modified on: March 20, 2026
How do you get city news? Take the Online Survey

Tell Us How You Stay Connected With Us: Your Feedback Matters

Posted on: March 13, 2026 | Last Modified on: March 13, 2026
Districting Campaign Images a garlic showing a map

Understanding Gilroy’s Transition to District-Based City Council Elections

Posted on: March 6, 2026 | Last Modified on: March 6, 2026
Clean Up graphic

Volunteer Trash Clean-Up Opportunities in Gilroy

Posted on: January 30, 2026 | Last Modified on: January 30, 2026
Gilroy Blue Skies 030626

Blue Skies Initiative

Posted on: March 6, 2026
Community Development Block Grant Funds ( CDBG) Recipients for Program Year 2025

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Recipients for Program Year 2025

Posted on: January 23, 2026 | Last Modified on: January 23, 2026
RAIN DROPS with emergency alert signup information

Are You Signed Up for Emergency Alerts?

Posted on: September 28, 2023 | Last Modified on: January 23, 2026
Christmas Hill Park web

Reserve a Park Online

Posted on: July 20, 2022
Two couples taking picture

Discover Downtown!

Posted on: September 1, 2020
City of Gilroy

Stay Connected!

Posted on: September 1, 2020