The following Emergency Cooling Centers will be open:
County of Los Angeles
(Trained service dogs welcome)
Salazar Park
Open Wednesday, August 19, 2020 to Monday, August 24, 2020
Hours of Operation: 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
3864 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90023
Claremont Library
Open Tuesday, August 18, 2020 to Monday, August 24, 2020
Hours of Operation: 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
208 N. Harvard Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711
Huntington Park Library
Open Tuesday, August 18, 2020 to Monday, August 24, 2020
Hours of Operation: 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
6518 Miles Ave., Huntington Park, CA 90255
Quartz Hill Library
Open Tuesday, August 18, 2020 to Monday, August 24, 2020
Hours of Operation: 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
5040 W. Avenue M-2, Quartz Hill, CA 93356
Stevenson Ranch Library
Open Tuesday, August 18, 2020 to Monday, August 24, 2020
Hours of Operation: 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
25950 The Old Road, Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
City of Palmdale
Chimbole Cultural Center
Open Friday, August 14, 2020 to Thursday, August 27, 2020
Hours of Operation 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
38350 Sierra Hwy., Palmdale, CA 93550
City of San Fernando
Las Palmas Park
Open Friday, August 14, 2020 to Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Hours of Operation 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
505 S. Huntington St., San Fernando, CA 91340
Stay Cool – Find Your Local Cooling Center in LA County
Cooling centers are free, indoor air-conditioned locations where you can keep cool when there are extreme heat weather conditions. Check the map above for operational Cooling Centers nearest you or call 211 for LA County or 311 for LA City.
Summer Heat Safety Tips
Watch the following video to get summer heat related safety tips, brought to you by the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
Understanding the Danger of Extreme Heat
Extreme heat is defined as a long period of high heat combined with humidity and temperatures above 90 degrees. In extreme heat, evaporation is slowed and the human body must work extra hard to maintain a normal temperature. Remember that:
- Extreme heat can occur quickly and without warning;
- Older adults, children, and sick or overweight individuals are at greatest risk from extreme heat; and
- Humidity increases the feeling of heat.
Quick Tip: Organizations that Should Take Extra Precautions during Extreme Heat
Schools, day camps and non-school related sports organizations or athletes should take extra precaution when there is extreme heat. Sports practice and other outdoor activities should be scheduled early or very late in the day in order to limit the amount of time spent in the sun and heat.
Staying Safe: Before Extreme Heat
Prepare for extreme heat by doing the following:
- Check your local weather forecast regularly by visiting the National Weather Service. Also, make it a habit to watch news reports so that you’re aware when there will be hot weather conditions.
- Find places in your community where you can go get cool. View the interactive map above to find the Cooling Center nearest to you.
- Keep your home cool by covering windows with drapes/shades, add insulation to keep the heat out, use attic fans to clear hot air, and install window air conditioners and insulate around them.
- Power outages may occur when there is extreme heat. Click on this link to review safety tips for power outages.
Staying Safe: During Extreme Heat
Avoid the sun – stay indoors from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. when the burning rays are strongest.
Drink plenty of fluids – drink 2 to 4 glasses of water every hour during times of extreme heat.
Replace salt and minerals – sweating removes salt and minerals from your body, so replenish these nutrients with low sugar fruit juices or sports drinks during exercise or when working outside.
Avoid alcohol.
Pace yourself – reduce physical activity and avoid exercising outdoors during peak heat hours.
Wear appropriate clothing – wear a wide-brimmed hat and light-colored lightweight, loose-fitting clothes when you are outdoors.
Stay cool indoors – set your air conditioner between 75° to 80°. If you don’t have air conditioning, take a cool shower twice a day and visit a public air conditioned facility.
Monitor those at high risk – check on elderly neighbors and family and friends who do not have air conditioning. Infants and children up to 4 years old, people who overexert during work or exercise (e.g. construction workers) and people 65 years and older are at the highest risk of heat-related illnesses.
Use sun screen with a sun protection factor of at least 15 if you need to be in the sun.
Keep pets indoors – heat also affects your pets, keep them indoors or if they will be outside, make sure they have plenty of water and a shaded area to help them keep cool.
Quick Tip: Keeping Your Pets Safe during Extreme Heat
Never leave a pet alone in a vehicle, even with the windows cracked or open. Pets should also not be left in a garage, since garages can get very hot due to lack of ventilation and insulation. Click here to download pet safety tips during extreme heat, brought to you by the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control.
Pools
- Alondra Community Regional Park
- Arcadia Community Regional Park
- Athens Park
- Atlantic Avenue Park
- Belvedere Community Regional Park
- Mary M. Bethune Park
- Roy Campanella Park
- George Washington Carver Park
- California High School Pool
- Castaic Sports Complex
- City Terrace Park
- Don Knabe Community Regional Park
- El Cariso Community Regional Park
- Enterprise Park
- Helen Keller Park
- Knollwood Pool
- George Lane Park
- Lennox Park
- Loma Alta Park
- Everett Martin Park
- Mona Park
- Eugene A. Obregon Park
- Jesse Owens Community Regional Park
- Franklin D. Roosevelt Park
- Ruben F. Salazar Park
- San Fernando Regional Pool
- Val Verde Community Regional Park
- Victoria Community Regional Park
- Ted Watkins Memorial Park
- Col. Leon H. Washington Park
Splash Pads
- Adventure Park
- Adlondra Community Regional Park
- Arcadia Community Regional Park
- Atlantic Avenue Park
- Bassett Park
- Belvedere Community Regional Park
- Carolyn Rosas Park
- Castaic Regional Sports Complex
- City Terrace Park
- Dalton Park
- Los Robles Park
- Allen J. Martin Park
- Amelia Mayberry Park
- Pathfinder Community Regional Park
- Pearblossom Park
- Rimgrove Park
- San Angelo Park
- San Fernando Regional Pool
- Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area
- Stephen Sorensen Park
- Sunshine Park
- Valleydale Park
- Washington Avenue Park
Los Angeles County residents and business owners, including persons with disabilities and others with access and functional needs may call 211 LA County to find their local Los Angeles County Cooling Center, for emergency preparedness information and other referral services. The toll-free 2-1-1 number is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 211 LA County services can also be accessed online by visiting www.211la.org.
