With temperatures in parts of Los Angeles County expected to rise into the triple digits, various public facilities located throughout the County will serve as Emergency Cooling Centers starting on Sunday, September 27th.\u00a0 These centers provide members of the public who lack air conditioning at home with relief from the heat, free of charge.<\/p>\n
\u201cOffering free emergency heat relief is an important service to help keep all vulnerable members of the public safe and healthy during heat waves,\u201d stated Kevin McGowan, Director of the Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management. \u201cWe are collaborating with cities across the County to bring this support service to all residents at no cost. We stand ready to provide anyone who needs to get out of the heat with a safe place to cool down.\u201d<\/p>\n
All Centers will operate in compliance with physical distancing and other COVID-19 safety criteria from the current Health Officer Order. They will be located in areas selected based on heat forecasts provided by the National Weather Service and impact to regions identified by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. More locations may be added or hours extended based on weather conditions. To obtain a list of the County\u2019s Emergency Cooling Centers or view a map of these sites, visit\u00a0ready.lacounty.gov\/heat<\/a>\u00a0 The County also reminds all members of the public to take the following extra precautions during hot weather:<\/p>\n\n