BULLHEAD CITY – In response to Bullhead City’s summertime heat, the City is reminding the public of the many opportunities to stay cool this summer.
The Bullhead City Senior Campus, located at 2285 Trane Rd, is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The City invites anyone 50 years of age or older from the public to step inside and cool off during regular business hours. Additionally, the BHHS Legacy Foundation Christine Stamper Center for Help and Hope, located at 1594 N. Oatman Rd, is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 7 days a week, for those who need shelter from the heat.
“It’s important for people to be prepared, to know the warning signs of heat-related illness, and to have an emergency plan,” said Bullhead City Police Department Emergency Services Coordinator Lieutenant Andrew Sevillano. “Every household’s emergency plan will be unique to their situation but should include a list of contacts, evacuation routes, and response plans for various emergencies, including power outages or air conditioning failures.”
“The most significant risk we’ve seen to our locals occurs when the summer heat causes older air conditioning units to fail,” Bullhead City Manager Toby Cotter said. “Servicing an air conditioner can be an expensive emergency that some people cannot afford, which is why the City Council gives money to the River Fund to help local low-income families with emergency home repairs and weatherization.”
“The weather we’re seeing right now is not particularly hot for Bullhead City,” said Lieutenant Sevillano. “Our residents are used to and prepared for these temperatures. However, we are monitoring the heat and are prepared to open emergency cooling centers that will be open 24 hours a day if the need arises.”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides helpful advice for spotting heat-related illnesses and navigating extreme heat events at cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/.
