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The Mountain View Community Center is one of a few places where people can shelter from the heat over the next few days. Photo by Magali Gauthier

With high temperatures forecast in the low to mid-90s for the next few days, the city of Mountain View is opening cooling centers for the public to get a respite from the heat.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are forecast by the National Weather Service to be the hottest days this week. Hot weather can lead to an increased risk for those sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration, a city statement said. The city will open these air-conditioned cooling centers for people to shelter at on June 21, 22 and 23:

Mountain View Community Center

201 S. Rengstorff Avenue

8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Robert K. Schatz Police Services Fire Administration Building lobby

1000 Villa Street

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mountain View Public Library (Tuesday and Wednesday only)

585 Franklin Street

10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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