LOS ANGELES – With a heatwave approaching, Mayor Bass today issued the following statement along with a list of resources Angelenos can use to stay cool, including information about cooling centers opening throughout the City.
“The extreme heat that is forecasted this weekend can pose serious risks to Angelenos, and I want to make sure everyone knows about the resources the City has activated to help keep Angelenos cool and steps they can take to escape the heat,” said Mayor Karen Bass. “The City of Los Angeles also has resources for our most vulnerable Angelenos, and as we continue to see hot temperatures throughout the summer, we will continue to work together to protect our city from extreme temperatures.”
Extreme heat is the primary climate hazard for Los Angeles. Hotter, longer heat waves caused by climate change, that now extend to mid-November, are one of the greatest threats to public health and habitability. Extreme heat is sending more people to the hospital, and causing more deaths, than any other climate hazard in Los Angeles.
Action the City is taking to help keep Angelenos cool:
Opening Cooling Centers
The City of Los Angeles is opening cooling centers while some additional City facilities will remain open during normal business hours. The City Department on Disability works to provide reasonable accommodations, at cooling facilities, and to ensure accessibility and effective communications are available for people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs. Angelenos can call 3-1-1 from within L.A. City or use the links below to find out more about cooling center locations and hours of operation. All Recreation and Parks facilities are available during normal business hours. All L.A. City Public Libraries will be open during normal business hours and can be found at https://www.lapl.org/branches.
The City will open additional augmented cooling centers with extended hours over the weekend at the following Recreation and Parks facilities Friday, July 14th-Sunday, July 16th, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM:
- Fred Roberts Recreation Center (CD 9) 4700 Honduras St. Los Angeles, CA 90011
- Mid Valley Senior Center (CD 6) 8825 Kester Ave. Panorama City, CA 91402
- Highland Park Recreation Center (CD 14) 6150 Piedmont Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90042
- Canoga Park Senior Citizen Center (CD 3) 7326 Jordan Ave. Canoga Park, CA 91303
Additionally, the following public libraries are open on Sunday from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM:
- Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library |16244 Nordhoff Street North Hills, CA 91343 | 818-895-3650
- West Valley Regional Branch Library |9036 Vanowen Street Reseda, CA 91335 | 818-345-9806
- North Hollywood Regional Branch Library | 5211 Tujunga Avenue North Hollywood, CA 91601 | 818-766-7185
- Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | 6145 N. Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA 90042 |323-255-0537
- Goldwyn-Hollywood Regional Branch Library |1623 Ivar Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90028 |323-856-8260
- Exposition Park Regional Branch Library | 3900 S. Western Ave Los Angeles, CA 90062 |323-290-3113
- San Pedro Regional Branch Library |931 S. Gaffey Street San Pedro, CA 90731 |310-548-7779
- West L.A. Regional Branch Library |11360 Santa Monica Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90025 | 310-575-8323
Coordinating a Rapid Response
The Mayor’s Office of Public Safety worked to coordinate with the Emergency Management Department, LAFD, LAPD, Recreation and Parks, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and other City Departments to ensure all departments are ready to respond to this heatwave.
Reducing Risk from Power Outages
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is also working to reduce the risk of power outages in Los Angeles. LADWP will work to meet customer demand over the period of the heat wave. LADWP electric trouble crews are fully staffed and ready to respond to power outages, should they occur. Additional crews are also on standby to assist as needed. As part of a new program launched this year, LADWP will not be initiating power shutoffs for all customers during extreme heat and cold weather events due to delinquent bills.
Continuing to Beat the Heat
The Mayor’s Office and the City of L.A. Chief Heat Officer is working with City Departments and Bureaus, in alignment with L.A. County and a network of NGOs, to address extreme heat risks in a proactive, coordinated, and equity-driven approach. The City recently released a heat safety campaign, Heat Relief 4 LA, which includes information in multiple languages to keep Angelenos safe during extreme heat events this summer. Learn more here. The City of L.A. Climate Emergency Mobilization Office also has a Cool Spots LA app that maps heat relief locations in L.A. like cooling centers, community pools and splash pads, hydration stations and more. Read more here.
Opening Our Pools
The Department of Recreation and Parks have facilities open to the public. Click here for more information.
Alerting and Educating Angelenos
NotifyLA Emergency Alerts will be used as needed. Sign up here. Use these tips from LAFD to stay cool.
- Minimize the risks of sun and hot weather.
- Prepare your household, pets and workplace.
- Wear plenty of broad spectrum sunscreen and limit your exposure to direct sunlight between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM, when the sun's rays are strongest
- Drink plenty of water
- If you feel ill, tell someone immediately. Symptoms of dehydration and heat illness may include dizziness, fatigue, faintness, nausea, muscle cramps, headache and vomiting.