A heat advisory issued for Texas over the weekend expects temperatures to top out between 91-102 degrees on Saturday, as a result, public facilities located throughout Fort Bend County will open and serve as Emergency Cooling Centers, Saturday thru Sunday.

“I advise Fort Bend County residents to prepare for the intense temperatures, I strongly encourage those who are at high risk, children, and the elderly to stay inside air-conditioned buildings during these high temperatures,” said Fort Bend County Judge KP George.

Centers will provide Fort Bend County residents who lack air-conditioning in their homes with relief from the heat. All branches will be open from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, with the exception of the Mamie George Library (Stafford), the Albert George Library (Needville), and the Bob Lutts/Simonton Branch in Fulshear, they will open from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. this Saturday.

Cooling Center Locations:

ALBERT GEORGE BRANCH

9230 Gene Street

Needville, TX 77461

BOB LUTTS FULSHEAR/SIMONTON BRANCH

8100 FM 359 South

Fulshear, TX 77441

CINCO RANCH BRANCH

2620 Commercial Center Boulevard

Katy, TX 77494

FIRST COLONY BRANCH

2121 Austin Parkway

Sugar Land, TX 77479

GEORGE MEMORIAL LIBRARY

1001 Golfview

Richmond, TX 77469

COUNTY LAW LIBRARY

1422 Eugene Heimann Circle Room 20714

Richmond, TX 77469

MAMIE GEORGE BRANCH

320 Dulles Avenue

Stafford, TX 77477

MISSION BEND BRANCH

8421 Addicks Clodine Road

Houston, TX 77083

MISSOURI CITY BRANCH

1530 Texas Parkway

Missouri City, TX 77489

SIENNA BRANCH

8411 Sienna Springs Boulevard

Missouri City, TX 77459

SUGAR LAND BRANCH

550 Eldridge

Sugar Land, TX 77478

UNIVERSITY BRANCH

14010 University Blvd.

Sugar Land, TX 77479

Fort Bend County residents can help reduce electric use by:

· Setting their thermostat to 78 degrees or higher

· Turn off lights and pool pumps and avoid using large appliances like ovens, washing machines, and dryers.

· Turn off and unplug unnecessary electrical items that are not being used.

The Fort Bend County Health and Human Services reminds all residents to take the following extra precautions during hot weather:

Avoid the sun – stay indoors when the heat index is the strongest.

Drink plenty of fluids – 2 to 4 glasses of water every hour during times of extreme heat.

Replace salt and minerals – sweating removes salt and minerals from your body, so replenish these nutrients with low-sugar fruit juices or sports drinks during exercise or when working outside.

Avoid alcohol.

Pace yourself – reduce physical activity and avoid exercising outdoors during peak heat hours.

Wear appropriate clothing – wear a wide-brimmed hat and light-colored lightweight, loose-fitting clothes when you are outdoors.

Stay cool indoors during peak hours – set your air conditioner between 75° to 80°. If you don’t have air conditioning, take a cool shower twice a day and/or visit a County Emergency Cooling Center.

Monitor those at high risk – check on elderly neighbors, family members, and friends who do not have air conditioning. Infants and children up to 4 years old.

Keep pets indoors – heat also affects your pets, so please keep them indoors. If they will be outside, make sure they have plenty of water and a shaded area to help them keep cool.

Residents are also being asked to monitor for signs of heat exhaustion. If you suspect heat exhaustion, call 911, and move the person out of the heat right away. Symptoms include faintness, dizziness, excessive sweating, cool or clammy skin, nausea or vomiting, muscle cramps, and a rapid, weak pulse.

Fort Bend County residents are urged to sign up for FBC Alert, which provides rapid text notification and updates during a major crisis or emergency in the County.

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