LA County Opens Cooling Centers For Another Heat Wave

Alert: It's really hot. Again.
Ninety-degree heat is expected across much of L.A. and Orange Counties through Thursday. Things will start to cool off again on Friday, especially near the coast, as sea breezes return.
There will continue to be hot conditions across SW California through Thursday. Make sure you stay hydrated and never leave children, the elderly, or pets in a vehicle, even with the windows down. It could be deadly. #Beattheheat #Cawx #LAweather #Socal #LAheat pic.twitter.com/ffqUL1vvv7
— NWS Los Angeles (@NWSLosAngeles) May 6, 2020
L.A. County is opening up eight cooling centers where you can go to escape the heat while at the same time remaining physically distanced during this coronavirus pandemic.
Because distancing rules require at least 6 feet between each person, these spaces will likely fill up faster than usual, so it's a good idea to call first to make sure there's still seating available.
The following locations are open from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 6 and Thursday, May 7:
Altadena
Loma Alta Park
3330 Lincoln Ave.
Altadena, CA 91001
Azusa
Valleydale Park
5525 N. Lake Ellen Ave
Azusa, CA 91702
Burbank
Buena Vista Branch Library (City Facility)
300 N Buena Vista St
Burbank
Los Angeles
Mary M. Bethune Park
1244 E 61st Street
Los Angeles, CA 90001
Los Angeles
Ruben F. Salazar Park
3864 Whittier Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90023
Sun Village
Jackie Robinson Park
8773 E Avenue R
Sun Village, CA 93543
Sylmar
El Cariso Community Regional Park
13100 Hubbard St
Sylmar, CA 91342
Whittier
South Whittier Library
11543 Colima Rd.
Whittier, CA 90604
When in doubt, you can also call 211 for information from L.A. County and 311 in the city of L.A.
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