City of Ashland responds to heat in forecast, offers cooling options and shelter – The National Weather Service has issued a HEAT ADVISORY in the Ashland/Medford area for Thursday, August 1 and Friday, August 2.
Stay safe during these hot summer days
Heat-related illnesses rise significantly during extreme heat events. To stay safe:
- 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 from Thursday, August 1 to Friday, August 2, from Noon to 7 p.m. each day at 2200 Ashland St. Space is limited. This is a low-barrier, no-frills, cooling center – A safe and clean space with access to cool water and restrooms. The center is staffed at all times by volunteers.
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.
- Splash Pad at Garfield Park: Open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Daniel Meyer Memorial Pool in Hunter Park: Check hours at ashlandoregon.gov/Swim.
Emergency Preparedness
Stay prepared for emergencies by knowing your evacuation zone, signing up for alerts and packing a Go Bag! For more information, visit ashlandoregon.gov /BetterPrepared.
Additional Resources
Volunteer Information
The Severe Weather Shelter relies on volunteers to remain operational. If you are interested in volunteering, please reach out volunteer coordinator, Avram Sacks, at avramsacks@gmail.com 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