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SOUTH SALT LAKE — With the heat on full blast, you may be searching for cool places where you can find some relief. Cool zones around the Salt Lake Valley are open and ready.
On Wednesday afternoon, Salt Lake City hit 100 degrees. If you are without air conditioning or are looking for somewhere to take a break from the heat, cool zones are a solid option, as are pools and senior centers.
You can find Salt Lake County's Cool Zones at libraries (open to everyone) and senior centers (for those 60+) across the valley.
"It's important during this time to keep an eye on a bunch of things," said Chris Jones, spokesman for Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson.
Checking on yourself and making sure you are not overheating is a good starting point.
"Don't work or workout if you can avoid it during the hottest time of the day, between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Keep an eye on some of those heat-related symptoms. Are you feeling nauseous?" Jones said. "Are you feeling dizzy? Are you having chest pains?"
The heat stretch is also a good time to check on your neighbors.
"If you have an older neighbor in your neighborhood; maybe you know that he or she doesn't have air conditioning. This is a good opportunity for you just to knock on that door and make sure they're doing OK," Jones said.
To find a cool zone near you, visit slco.org/mayor/cool-zones.
