cooling centers opened

 

 

SUPERVISOR MICHAEL D. ANTONOVICH     Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, 5th District     869 Hahn Hall of Administration ~ 500 West Temple Street ~ Room 869     Los Angeles, CA 90012                                          www.antonovich.com

       

 

PRESS RELEASE

Contact:  Tony Bell, Communications Deputy    Office:  (213) 974-5555   Cell: (213) 215-5176    E-mail:  tbell@bos.lacounty.gov

 

 

   June 20, 2008                                                                                                           For Immediate Release

 

LOS ANGELES COUNTY OPENS COOLING CENTERS

 

LOS ANGELES COUNTY – To provide relief from the heat for the elderly and others who face heat-related health difficulties and stress, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health will open cooling centers throughout Los Angeles County, announced Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich.

 

LOCATION	TIMES OF OPERATION
City of Burbank 1301 West Olive Avenue Burbank, CA (818) 238-5357	8 am to 9:00 pm, Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturdays
Blaisdell Senior Center 440 S. College Avenue Claremont, CA (909) 399-5367	10 am to 2 pm, Monday through Friday
Joslyn Senior Center 660 N. Mountain Avenue Claremont, CA (909) 399-5488	8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday
YWCA Intervale Senior Services 943 No. Grand Avenue Covina, CA (626) 858-8382	8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday
Glendale Parks and Recreation Community Service Center 201 East Colorado Street Glendale, CA (818) 548-3775	8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Saturday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm on Sundays:
Pasadena Senior Center 85 East Holly Street Pasadena, CA (626) 795-4331	8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, Saturday
Hart Park 24151 Newhall Avenue Newhall, CA (661) 259-0855	6:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Sunday
Antelope Valley Senior Center 777 West Jackman Street Lancaster, CA  (661) 940-7947	8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday
Palmdale Senior Center 1002 East Avenue Q-12  Palmdale, CA (661) 267-5350	8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday
Jackie Robinson Park 8773 East Avenue R Littlerock, CA (661) 944-2880	8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday 8:00 to 5:00 pm on Saturdays
Joslyn Adult Recreation Center 210 N. Chapel Avenue Alhambra, CA (626) 570-5056	8 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
Altadena Senior Center 560 East Mariposa Street Altadena, CA (626) 798-4971	8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday though Friday

 

 

Symptoms of dehydration and heat cramps include dizziness, fatigue, faintness, headaches, muscle cramps, and increased thirst.  The Department of Public Health recommends several ways to manage the heat:

ü      Never leave children, elderly people, or pets alone in a parked vehicle.

ü      Wear light, loose fitting clothing to stay cool

ü      Drink water often.  Avoid drinking alcohol.

ü      Check on those in your neighborhood who have limited mobility.

ü      Stay in an air-conditioned area during peak heat hours such as a mall, park, or library.

ü      Avoid unnecessary sun exposure. When in the sun, wear a hat, preferably with a wide brim.

ü      Don’t exercise vigorously outside during the hottest hours of the day.

 

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