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City of El Centro designates additional comfort stations

Offers drinking fountains to help beat the heat

EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The City of El Centro has recently designated comfort stations available to residents as an alternative to limited-capacity cool centers.

Three additional locations are conveniently located at City Hall (from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.), Bucklin Park and the Transfer Terminal.

Courtesy City of El Centro

As a precaution to extreme heat, the City also recommends the following:

  • Staying out of the sun
  • Keeping meals light and chilled
  • Hydrating oneself throughout the day
  • Dressing in lightweight, loose fitting clothes
  • Avoiding physical activity during the hottest times of the day

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