Updated information: Cooling centers available every day through Monday, July 12, at the Valley Visitor Center Theater and Wawona Community Center from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
No food or drink (other than water) is allowed inside the theater.
El Portal pool is open from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. (no charge.)
An excessive heat warning is in effect through Monday, with high temperatures in Yosemite Valley forecast to be around 110°F.
July 9, 2021 - It's going to be a hot one this weekend! Mariposa County Health and Human Services Agency works closely with the National Weather Service to monitor forecasted weather and evaluate the need for opening cooling centers in Mariposa County.
In order for a cooling center to open, temperatures must be forecasted to be at 105 or more degrees for three or more hours and for three consecutive days. Current forecasts show Cathey's Valley and Mariposa hitting these metrics, which is why we have opened cooling centers in these locations. If the need for additional cooling centers arises, our team is prepared to support them.
Cathey's Valley:
McCay Hall located at 2820 Hwy 140 in Cathey's Valley will be open Friday, July 9th, and Sunday, July 11th from 1:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. each day.
Saturday, July 10th from 1:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. we will be using the Fire Station building in the same parking lot as McCay Hall.
Friday, July 9 from 1:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. at McCay Hall (2820 Hwy 140)
Saturday, July 10 from 1:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Fire Station 23 (2820 Hwy 140)
Sunday, July 11 from 1:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. McCay Hall (2820 Hwy 140)
Mariposa:
Mariposa County Library located at 4978 10th Street in Mariposa will be open Saturday, July 10th, and Sunday, July 11th from 1:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. each day.
Saturday, July 10 from 1:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Mariposa County Library (4978 10th St.)
Sunday, July 11 from 1:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Mariposa County Library (4978 10th St.)
If you need transportation to one of these cooling centers, please call (209) 966-7000.
**PLEASE NOTE: Per California Guidance for Face Coverings, masks must be worn in congregate settings such as cooling centers.**
Additional Resources:
Mariposa County pools will be open for extended Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and available to the public from 1:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Pools will be open for FREE!
Parks and Rec is teaming up with Mariposa’s Health and Human Services to open up all three of our pools (Mariposa, El Portal, Coulterville) for F R E E !! Reach out to Mariposa County Parks and Recreation to learn more: (209) 966-2498.
If you need assistance on your utility bill, please reach out to Ron at (209) 966-2000 to learn more about the LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program) for one-time financial assistance to help offset energy costs.
If you or someone you know has specific needs, please contact (209) 966-2000 before 5:00 P.M. today (Friday 7/9). If you are calling after hours or over the weekend, please call (209) 966-7000.
Learn how to stay safe and cool by visiting: www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/heattips.html.
While you are staying cool, be sure you are also staying safe! Check out drowningpreventionfoundation.com/water-safety-tips/ for some water safety tips!
Source: Mariposa County Health Department
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