As temperatures crawl back up to 100 degrees in Denver, weather officials are warning people to stay inside their homes or city cooling centers.
The setting sun illuminates the clouds over the Rocky Mountains after a third straight day of record-breaking heat Sunday, July 14, 2024, in Denver. Fort Collins’ current record for July 30, set in 2006, is 98 degrees, according to NWS records.
To help residents cool down and stay safe during the heat, Denver is opening designated cooling centers, the city said in a news release.will open all recreation centers as daytime cooling centers during regular business hours, according to the news release. Each center will have a designated area for cooling off that has access to drinking water, restrooms and a place to sit.Xcel Energy said it was prepared to issue an Energy Action Day during Tuesday’s heat.
Reducing energy use in the afternoon can save Xcel consumers on the “time-of-use” pricing model, Xcel officials said.Off-Peak: 7 p.m. to 1 p.m. — $0.12/kWhcan also lower their overall energy bills Customers can save up to 3% on their energy bill for each degree their thermostat is set above 72 degrees.Stay inside in air-conditioned buildings — including your home or a cooling center — as much as possible. Air conditioning is the number one way to protect yourself against heat-related illness.Take cool showers or baths to cool down instead of relying on fans.Don’t use the stove or oven to cook–it will make you and your house hotter.
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