BULLHEAD CITY – The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for Bullhead City and the surrounding area for Friday, May 30, at 9:00 a.m., through Saturday, May 31, at 11 p.m. Forecasted highs for Friday and Saturday range from 104-108 degrees Fahrenheit.
In Coordination with Governor Hobbs’ efforts to raise heat awareness and in advance of the first heat watch of the summer season, the City of Bullhead City is sharing information about options to stay cool during hot summer days.
The BHHS Legacy Foundation Christine Stamper Center for Help & Hope, located at 1594 North Oatman Rd, offers year-round respite from the elements 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The center is open to everyone and offers air conditioning, restrooms, drinking water, heat awareness information, electrical outlets for charging devices, meals, computer access, laundry services, and homeless rehabilitation services. The center offers beds for overnight stays for a limited number of unhoused individuals, veterans, and families. On days exceeding 115 degrees, the center extends daytime capacity into the later evening hours.
The Salvation Army Social Services, located at 1461 Palma Rd, offers respite from the elements year-round on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon. The social services offer air conditioning, restrooms, drinking water, information about heat awareness, electrical outlets for charging devices, and details about additional support services.
The Salvation Army’s thrift shop, also located at 1461 Palma Rd, offers respite from the elements during operating hours when the more comprehensive social services aren’t available. The thrift shop is open Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and offers air conditioning, drinking water, and information about heat awareness. On Sundays, individuals can seek respite from the heat during the Salvation Army’s Sunday services, which run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The Bullhead City Senior Enrichment Center, located at 2275 Trane Rd, offers year-round respite from the elements to individuals 50 years of age and older on Mondays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Tuesdays through Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Senior Enrichment Center offers air conditioning, restrooms, drinking water, information about heat awareness, electrical outlets for charging devices, senior meals, senior activities, and information for additional services.
When outside temperatures reach highs of 120 degrees Fahrenheit or higher for three consecutive days, the City of Bullhead City will open the Optimum Community Center, located at 2380 Optimum Way, as a cooling center, operating from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday, and at the discretion of City Administration on weekends. The cooling center is open to all, including pets, and offers air conditioning, restrooms, drinking water, heat awareness information, and electrical outlets for charging devices. Pets must be crated in the cooling center. Crates are provided. The community center is accessible through the city’s Bullhead Area Transportation System.
Whenever the Optimum Community Center is activated as a cooling center, the Bullhead City Municipal Pool, located at 2255 Trane Road, stops collecting pool fees and offers its regular schedule of activities free of charge.
“Extreme heat can be dangerous, and we want to ensure the public is aware of the many great resources that are available to them,” said Bullhead City Public Information Officer Mackenzie Covert. “While most of our community is well-versed in the risks and can provide adequate cooling for themselves during our hot summer months, there are situations where individuals unexpectedly need cooling services. Being aware of the resources can help save lives.”
