28 July 2023
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Manhattan city officials released a list of safety tips Friday for local residents amid high temperature warnings.
Andrew Lawson with the City of Manhattan said in a press release that an excessive heat warning persist over the Manhattan area until 9 p.m., Saturday, July 29. Several precautions locals can take at this time to ensure they stay safe from high temperatures include:
Never leave children or pets alone in vehicles. Heat can rise quickly in a vehicle, as much as 20 degrees in just ten minutes, and you are encouraged to call 911 immediately if you see a pet or child along in a hot vehicle.
Check on family and neighbors, especially older individuals, to ensure they are staying cool.
If you need to go outside, wear light and loose-fitting clothes. Drink lots of water and take frequent breaks in the shade.
Recognize the signs of heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Avoid high-energy activities.
Stay inside in an air-conditioned room as much as possible.
Check up on pets and bring them inside to take refuge from the heat.
More tips on how to stay cool during high temperatures can be found on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) website.
Lawson said the city currently has several cooling shelters open to the public. These are air-conditioned facilities where people can get out of the heat.
Anthony Recreation Center
2415 Browning Ave.
785-340-3347
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday
Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday
Be Able Community Center
431 S. Fifth Street
785-775-1205
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday
Closed Sunday
Douglass Activity Center
925 Yuma Street
785-587-2773
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday
Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday
Eisenhower Recreation Center
2850 Kirkwood Dr.
785-340-3349
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday
Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday
Flint Hills Discovery Center
315 S. Third Street
785-587-2726
10 a.m. 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday
Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday
Closed Monday
Manhattan City Hall Lobby
1101 Poyntz Ave.
785-587-2480
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Closed Saturday and Sunday
Manhattan Public Library
629 Poyntz Ave.
785-776-4741
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday
9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday
1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday
Manhattan Senior Center
301 North Fourth Street
785-537-4040
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
Closed Saturday and Sunday
Manhattan Town Center
100 Manhattan Town Center
785-539-3500
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday
Riley County Historical Museum
2309 Claflin Road
785-565-6490
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday
2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday through Sunday
Closed Monday
Lawson said the Manhattan Emergency Shelter, Inc at 416 South Fourth Street provides overnight heat relief. If you have any further questions, you can contact the Manhattan City Manager’s Office at 785-587-2404.