This weekend Oregonians will experience an extreme heat wave with temperatures expected to exceed 100 degrees. Please use caution if you are outside. Find info on Cooling shelters below. - Drink water often - Build up slowly (gradually introduce yourself to the heat) - Slow down. Save strenuous activities for the evening. - Dress for summer (lightweight, light-colored clothes) - Try to avoid foods that increase metabolic heat production, such as meats and other proteins. Cooling shelters will be open at the following locations to help combat the heat: - ARCHES Day Center, noon-7 p.m., 615 Commercial St. NE, Salem, 503-399-9080. - Union Gospel Mission, 7 a.m.-5 p.m., 885 Commercial St. NE, Salem, 503-967-6388. - Inside Out Refuge, 3-8 p.m., 910 Front St. NE, Salem, 503-399-8698. - Recovery Outreach Community Center (ROCC), 2-5 p.m., 2555 Silverton Road NE, Salem, 503-393-4273. - Santiam Outreach Community Center (SOCC), 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 280 NE Santiam Blvd., Mill City, 971-332-5676. - Polk County ROCC, 1-5 p.m., 945 SE Uglow Ave., Dallas, 503-837-1762. - Dallas Public Library, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 950 Main St., Dallas, 503-623-2633. - Independence Public Library, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 175 Monmouth St., Independence, 503-838-1811. - Monmouth Public Library, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 168 Ecols St. S, Monmouth, 503-838-1932. The Salem Public Library will also be an option, but will be closed on the 4th of July and reopen from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Visit the following link to learn more: https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2024/07/03/where-to-stay-cool-salem-oregon-heat-wave/74282437007/ (fb)

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