Cooling Centers, Suicide Prevention Month, Recognizing 9/11
El Dorado County, California sent this bulletin at 09/02/2022 03:49 PM PDT
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An extended period of very hot weather is forecast over the Labor Day Weekend & beyond. The Georgetown library will be open Sunday and Monday from noon-6:00pm. The Placerville Library will be open Saturday, Sunday and Monday from noon-6:00pm. Cold water will be available. Please take appropriate precautions, utilize public indoor spaces & check on neighbors! September is National Suicide Prevention Month – a time to emphasize that suicide prevention is everyone’s business. Suicide is a significant public health problem. According to the California Dept. of Public Health, an average of 33 El Dorado County residents died by suicide every year between 2015 and 2019. El Dorado County currently has a higher rate of death by suicide than both the State of California and the United States. Resources: National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call, Text or Chat 9-8-8 CRISIS HOTLINE: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-8255
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