NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)August 1, 2026Hillsborough
Santa Fe Opens Cooling Centers and Public Spaces During Heat Wave
Santa Fe officials have opened public libraries, senior centers, and recreation facilities as cooling stations to protect residents from extreme heat. Additionally, the city's public transit system is allowing passengers to remain on air-conditioned buses without a fixed destination.
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Residents have access to specific public facilities and air-conditioned transit to avoid heat-related health risks during the current high-temperature weather event.
Key Facts
- Santa Fe Trails buses are allowing passengers to stay on board without a destination to utilize air conditioning.
- Municipal libraries are open Monday-Saturday: Mon/Fri/Sat (10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.) and Tue-Thu (10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.).
- The Mary Esther Gonzales (M.E.G.) Center is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Public pools and recreation centers available include Bicentennial Pool, Genoveva Chavez Community Center, and Fort Marcy Recreation Complex.
- City officials advise constant hydration and avoiding outdoor activities during peak solar radiation hours.
- Residents are advised to check on elderly neighbors and vulnerable individuals.
- The city explicitly warns against leaving children or pets in parked vehicles.
- Detailed schedules are available at santafenm.gov.
Who's Mentioned
locationSanta Fe“The city where the heat wave measures are being implemented.”organizationSanta Fe Trails“The public transit system providing air-conditioned bus access.”locationMary Esther Gonzales (M.E.G.) Center“A designated cooling center for adults.”locationGenoveva Chavez Community Center“A public facility available for cooling.”locationFort Marcy Recreation Complex“A public facility available for cooling.”locationBicentennial Pool“A public facility available for cooling.”