An excessive heat watch is in place for temperatures up to 117 this weekend. Cooling centers have been designated. Yucca Valley Town offices are open normal business hours. The Yucca Valley Community Center is open five days a week during the hottest part of the day; Hi-Desert Nature Museum is open Thursday thru Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. In Twentynine Palms, the Senior Center on Adobe Road is a cooling center from 9 to 5 Monday through Friday. If the heat index reaches 115 degrees, the building will open evenings and weekends. In Joshua Tree, the Hi-Desert Medical Center cafeteria is available from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Most susceptible to heat-related illness are children, the elderly, homeless, people with chronic ailments, and pets. Heat exhaustion, or in extreme cases, heat stroke can result from prolonged exposure to these conditions. Friends, relatives, and neighbors should check on people who may be at risk.
Electricity demand because of the heat caused problems in the Wonder Valley area yesterday. Edison officials said they were making repairs to the strained circuit. They advised customers to help reduce the stress by conserving energy.
* Set thermostats no lower than 78 degrees.
* Close drapes and blinds to keep out direct sunlight.
* Use fans instead of air conditioning when practical.
* Reduce electricity use between noon and 6 p.m., the peak hours of energy use.
* Shut off lights when leaving a room.
* Limit how often you open your refrigerator.
Energy-saving tips can be found at a link in this story at z1077fm.com
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