Temperatures in Ashland are expected to exceed 95°F beginning Thursday, August 21, through Sunday, August 24. In response, cooling centers will be open at the following times and locations:
Cooling Center Locations & Hours
- Thursday, August 21
- TIME: 11 a.m. 7 p.m.
- LOCATION: OHRA (Opportunities for Housing Resources and Assistance) Center at 2350 Ashland Street, 541.631.2235 or email.
- Friday, August 22; Saturday, August 23; Sunday, August 24
- TIME: 5 to 7 p.m.
- LOCATION: Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard. The space will be managed by volunteers and coordinated by Avram Sacks and Southern Oregon Jobs with Justice, 541.220.7307 or email.
- TIME: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- LOCATION: Center at 2350 Ashland Street, 541.631.2235 or email.
Thanks to local volunteers, cool safe spaces will be available to anyone needing to get out of the heat.
Stay Informed – Sign up for notifications
Want to be aware of shelter and center spaces in and around Ashland? Text 97520SHELTER to 888777.
Tips to stay safe during extreme heat
- 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.
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
- Splash Pad in Garfield Park
- Daniel Meyer Pool in Hunter Park
More information at AshlandParksandRec.org
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!
Prepare now:
- Know your evacuation zone
- Sign up for alerts
- Pack a Go Bag
More info: ashlandoregon.gov /BetterPrepared
Visiting Ashland?
Text 97520 to 888777 to receive local emergency alerts. Opt in/out anytime.
Additional Resources:
Ready.gov: ready.gov/heat
National Weather Service:forecast.weather.gov
For more information and updates, please visit ashlandoregon.gov. Remember, We are Better Together!
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