TOMORROW: Augmented Cooling Centers To Open As Mayor Directs Additional Steps To Protect Angelenos From Forecasted Extreme Heat

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The Mayor’s Office of Public Safety continues to coordinate with the Emergency Management Department, Climate Emergency Mobilization Office (CEMO), 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.

Immediately Opening Augmented Cooling Centers

The City has opened the following augmented cooling centers, which will be open from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM from Tuesday September 3 through, Friday, September 6.

Fred Roberts Recreation Center4700 Honduras St., Los Angeles, CA 90011

Mid Valley Senior Center8801 Kester Ave., Panorama City, CA 91402

Sunland Senior Center8640 Fenwick St., Sunland, CA 91040

Jim Gilliam Recreation Center4000 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90008

Lincoln Heights Senior Center2323 Workman St., Los Angeles, CA 90031

Lafayette Recreation Center625 South Lafayette Park Place, Los Angeles, CA 90057

Augmented cooling centers will be accessible to people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs.

Heat Relief In Skid Row

The ReFresh Spot, located at 544 Towne Avenue, is also open and provides the Skid Row community access to drinking water, restrooms, showers, and laundry facilities. The ReFresh Spot is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and is open to anyone in the community, free of charge.

Safety Tips For Angelenos To Avoid Heat Injury

Seek shade and refuge from the hot sun if you must be outside.

Check in on and prepare your household, family, friends, pets and workplace.

Limit your exposure to direct sunlight between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM, when the sun’s rays are strongest.

If you feel ill, tell someone immediately. Symptoms of dehydration and heat illness may include dizziness, fatigue, faintness, nausea, muscle cramps, headache and vomiting.

Symptoms of heat stroke include:

High body temperature (103°F or higher)

Hot, red, dry, or damp skin

Fast, strong pulse

Headache

Dizziness

Nausea

Confusion

Losing consciousness (passing out)

In the event of a heat stroke:

Call 911 right away – heat stroke is a medical emergency

Move the person to a cooler place

Help lower the person’s temperature with cool cloths or a cool bath

Do not give the person anything to drink

Proactively Planning To Minimize Power Outages

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is working to reduce the risk of power outages in Los Angeles. LADWP will work around the clock 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.

In the event of a power outage:

Report power outages at www.ladwp.com/outages or by calling 1-800-DIAL-DWP (1-800-342-5397).

LADWP customers can sign up to receive outage alerts via text or email at www.ladwp.com/outagealert.

LADWP also shares updates on outage restoration progress to affected communities via  NextDoor.com.

Pools & Splash Pads

Spreading Heat Safety Awareness

Protecting Our Pets From Extreme Heat

In preparation for extreme heat, the Los Angeles Department of Animal Services offers these tips to keep your animals safe:

Avoid walking pets during the warmest parts of the day (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM). If you must walk your pet, avoid hot surfaces.

Never leave your pet alone inside a vehicle. A car can overheat even when a window has been slightly opened.

Give your pet extra water. Always make sure your pet has plenty of fresh water to drink. If your pet enjoys ice cubes, add them to their water dish.

Keep pets indoors (if possible) during hot weather, but if you keep them outside, ensure they have adequate shade to escape the sun, and ensure that they have plenty of fresh water nearby.

Avoid hot surfaces. Touch the ground first before venturing out. If the surface is too hot to touch with your hand or bare feet, it’s too hot for your pet’s paws.


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