The National Weather Service is forecasting high temperatures for the Ashland/Medford area for September 4, 5 and 6. A cooling center in Ashland will open!
Stay Safe During the Hot Temperatures:
- Drink plenty of fluids.
- Stay in an air-conditioned room if possible.
- Avoid direct sunlight.
- Check on relatives and neighbors.
- Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings at forecast.weather.gov.
Severe Weather Shelter Open
The City of Ashland is activating a Cooling Center at the Severe Weather Shelter on September 4, 5 and 6 from Noon to 7 p.m. each day at 2200 Ashland St. This is a low-barrier, no-frills, cooling center, and a safe, clean space with access to cool water and restrooms. If you want to be notified about Shelter/Center activations, please read below under Notifications.
In addition to the Severe Weather, the Ashland Library, located at 410 Siskiyou Blvd, will be open during the following hours:
- Mon-Thu: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Fri: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sat-Sun: Noon to 5 p.m.
Cool off in a City Park
Ashland offers 19 parks and over 600 acres of open space with shady spots and water activities:
- Swim Reservoir in Lithia Park: Fed by Ashland Creek.
- Wading Area in Lithia Park: Near the children’s playground.
Emergency Preparedness
Be ready for emergencies by knowing your evacuation zone, signing up for alerts and packing a Go Bag. For more details, visit ashlandoregon.gov /BetterPrepared. If you’re visiting Ashland and want to receive emergency notifications while you're here, simply text 97520 to 888777. Opting in and out is quick and easy!
Additional Resources:
Ready.gov: ready.gov/heat
National Weather Service:forecast.weather.gov
Volunteer Information:
The Severe Weather Shelter relies on volunteers to remain operational. If you are interested in volunteering, please reach out to volunteer coordinator, Avram Sacks, at Email or 541.220.7307.
Notifications:
To receive notifications about when the Severe Weather Shelter is activated, text 97520SHELTER to 888777.
For more information and updates, please visit ashlandoregon.gov. Remember, “We are Better Together!”
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CONTACT:
Kelly Burns, Emergency Management Coordinator
City of Ashland
541.552.2299
Email