Beat the Heat this Summer with Recreation
City offers programs and tips to stay cool

Sacramento, California, July 2, 2001 - The Department of Parks and Recreation, along with other City departments has implemented Beat the Heat, a summer program designed to help the young and old during the energy crisis.

When the temperature reaches 95 degrees or above, all large pools (except Kennedy High School and all wading pools) operated by the Department of Parks and recreation will remain open extended hours in the evening. In addition, during hot weather periods all community centers operated by the Department of Parks and Recreation will provide cooling recreational activities.

Hot weather places our elderly neighbors in great danger of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Unfortunately, the current energy crisis and skyrocketing utility bills are making matters worse, forcing many to make dangerous choices about how to spend their limited resources. These choices can have tragic consequences for old and frail members of our community.

That's why the City's Human Services section of the Department of Parks and Recreation is working jointly with the County of Sacramento to offer helpful information and tips through the Caring Neighborhoods Program to caregivers, friends, neighbors and family members of older adults living on their own. For more information and to receive your free brochure, please call (916) 277-6009 or visit our web site at www.cityofsacramento.org/parksandrecreation