The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory from 11 a.m. Friday, June 20, to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 21. Please take precautions, stay hydrated and check on neighbors who may need help. Below are helpful tips and resources from Aurora’s Homelessness Services Division, the Aurora Animal Shelter, Arapahoe County Public Health, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and Xcel Energy. 

Emergency Cooling Centers  

During days when the temperature reaches 99 degrees or higher, the city activates cooling centers for the public to hydrate and escape the heat: 

• Aurora Day Resource Center 
  13387 E. 19th Place 
  Open 24/7 daily. Staff from Advance will be available during peak hours to provide resource assistance. 

Select Aurora Public Library locations (activated Friday and Saturday, open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday): 

• Central Library – 14949 E. Alameda Parkway 
• Chambers Plaza Library – 1551 Chambers Road 
• Hoffman Library – 1298 Peoria St. 
• Martin Luther King Jr. Library – 9898 E. Colfax Ave.

Protect your pets from the heat

City ordinance requires all pets to have adequate shelter and access to food and water. Here are some key tips to protect your pets during extreme heat: 

• Never leave pets in parked vehicles, even with the windows cracked. 
• Provide fresh, cool water daily in a stable, tip-proof bowl. 
• Limit outdoor activity—exercise pets early in the morning or late evening when it’s cooler. 
• Take breaks in the shade and bring water while walking pets. 
• Bring pets indoors during extreme heat. 
• Read other tips 

Neglecting these precautions can result in cruelty charges, fines or in some cases confiscation of the animal. To report animal mistreatment, call: 

• 303.326.8288 (option 6) – available daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 
• 303.627.3100 – Police non-emergency dispatch (after hours) 

For additional pet tips and shelter news, follow the Aurora Animal Shelter on Facebook and/or Instagram at @auroracoanimalshelter or visit AuroraAnimalShelter.org. 

Protect your health in extreme heat 

Heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke can be life-threatening. These conditions occur when the body overheats faster than it can cool down. Follow these tips from Arapahoe County Public Heath and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to stay safe.   

Summer Energy Tips 

Xcel Energy provides tips on how to reduce your energy usage and stay comfortable during hot weather. For additional information, visit co.my.xcelenergy.com/s/residential.