With temperatures pushing 90, Tacoma announces beat-the-heat resources
As temperatures push toward 90 degrees this week, the city of Tacoma is prepared to activate cooling centers and to provide water, masks and other supplies to people in need.
According to the National Weather Service’s HeatRisk map, heat-related impacts in Tacoma this week as of Monday will range from “minor” — heat that affects people who are extremely sensitive to heat — to “moderate”— heat that affects most individuals who are sensitive to heat. The city of Tacoma will distribute supplies and support day centers in the event of moderate levels of heat. It will also pause non-emergent encampment removals from public property and city rights-of-way if heat levels exceed moderate by the National Weather Service’s standards.
“We have ensured that there is sufficient water available at the stability site for pickup and that our partners are prepared to supply resources accordingly,” a recent report from interim city manager Hyun Kim to the City Council reads.
The city recommends that residents use Tacoma Public Library locations to stay cool this summer.
In the event of inclement weather, supplies and resources to manage the hot weather will be available at the following locations in Tacoma, according to the city:
- St. Vincent de Paul at 4009 S. 56th St. from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Tacoma Recovery Center at 2201 S. 19th St., Suite 101 from 8 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Tacoma Rescue Mission at 425 South Tacoma Way from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Beacon Young Adult Shelters 415 S. 13th St. from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
