Altadena Crest Trail (Photo – Gareth Peries‎)

With temperatures in parts of Los Angeles County expected to rise into the triple digits this weekend, two local facilities will serve as Emergency Cooling Centers on Saturday and Sunday.

By News Desk

These centers will provide residents who lack air conditioning at home with relief from the heat, free of charge.

Altadena

Loma Alta Park
3330 Lincoln Ave. Altadena CA 91001
Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Sierra Madre

Sierra Madre has made the decision to open the Sierra Madre Police Department lobby to be used as a cooling site.

Sierra Madre Police Department lobby
242 W Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Both emergency centers will operate in compliance with physical distancing and other COVID-19 safety criteria from the current Health Officer Order.

Heat safety tips

• Keep hydrated; water is your best choice!
• Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
• If you must be outdoors, seek shade, apply sunscreen, and wear a hat or use an umbrella.
• Call to check on your elderly family members and friends.
• Bring pets indoors and make sure they have plenty of water too.
• Never leave a child or pet unattended in a vehicle.

Water safety tips

• Never take your eyes off a child when they are in or near any body of water.
• Don’t rely on inflatable devices to keep your child afloat.
• Remove toys, tricycles, or other playthings from the water and away from the pool or spa.
• Keep a life-saving ring, shepherd’s hook and CPR instructions at poolside.

Fire safety tips

• Have working smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in each level of your home.
• Have two escape routes out of your home and practice with your family.
• Clear leaves and other debris from roofs, gutters, and decks.
• Have a “Ready, Set, Go” kit in your home. Establish a meeting place for your family in the event of a fire.

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