Cooling Center Available July 14-15 at Hesse Park

Need some relief from the heat? A cooling center will be available July 14-15 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Hesse Park.

Fred Hesse Jr. Community Park
29301 Hawthorne Boulevard
310-544-5350 

In addition, Los Angeles County operates cooling centers throughout the region (including a location at the Peninsula Center Library). Call 211 or visit https://ready.lacounty.gov/heat/ for locations and hours of operation.

Here are some helpful tips to stay safe in the heat:

• Drink lots of water and wear loose-knit clothing.
• Check up on relatives and neighbors, especially if they have pre-existing health conditions or are sensitive to heat.  Let them know the heat is coming and the ways to stay safe. 
• Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. 
• Take extra precautions if you work, exercise, or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening, or until this period of extreme heat is over.
• Know the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location, and then immediately call 911.