Calaveras County To Open Cooling Center in San Andreas Starting Saturday Through Tuesday

San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Division has issued a heat advisory and will open a cooling center in San Andreas from Saturday, September 5 through Tuesday, September 8.
San Andreas

Calaveras Health and Human Services Agency, Sequoia Room
509 E. St. Charles, San Andreas, CA 95249
(Northeast corner Hwy 49 and Mountain Ranch Road)
Hours: 12PM (noon) – 6PM, Saturday through Tuesday
For assistance with transportation, call Calaveras Connect at (209) 754-4450
The cooling center in San Andreas will comply with state guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Face coverings will be required.

Calaveras Public Health reminds everyone to:
 Drink plenty of water
 Stay cool, stay indoors
 Wear light clothing and sunscreen when outdoors
 Plan outdoor activities for the cooler parts of the day
 Pace yourself
 Stay in touch with your family, friends, and neighbor’s, especially those with health conditions and the elderly

Calaveras Public Health urges people to continue to remain vigilant about the prevention of COVID-19 transmission during this heat warning. The best ways to avoid exposure to the virus are to:

 Stay home if you are sick
 Stay at least 6 feet away from people outside of your household
 Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
 Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
 Wear a face covering over your nose and mouth when around others

For more information about prevention and signs of heat-related illness, call Public Health at 209-754-6460 or visit www.facebook.com/calaveraspublichealth.