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Cooling centers prepared to help keep you safe during extreme heat in Kansas City

As temperatures climb, there are shelters for those who need relief from the heat.

By: Alyson Bruner

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As the temperatures continue to rise across Kansas City, there are plenty of cooling shelters that are ready to keep people cool.

Kansas City has offered a few tips to help you stay safe and cool in the heat:

Use swimming pools, spray grounds and cooling centers.
Don't use fans as primary cooling system.
Check on your neighbors.
Don't leave kids or pets alone, especially in cars.
If you work outdoors, take frequent breaks.
Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing.
Take advantage of discounted public transit.
Exercise in an air-condition place and drink two to four glasses of cool, non-alcoholic fluids each hour.
Protect yourself from the sun with suncreen of SPF 15 or higher, as well as wearing a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses.
With high temperatures expected in the area, drinking four cups of water every hour is recommended. Don't wait until you are thirsty, and avoid sugary or alcoholic beverages.

All area YMCA locations serve as cooling stations as well as some locations listed below with the Salvation Army.

You can find additional cooling center locations and wellness tips on KCMO's website.

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Alyson Bruner can be reached at alyson.bruner@kshb.com.