The City of San Fernando has opened the following cooling centers to provide residents with relief from summer heat.
Recreation Park:
Community Center
208 Park Ave.
Phone: (818) 898-1290 |
| Las Palmas Park: |
Community Center
505 S. Huntington St.
Phone: (818) 898-7340 |
Cooling centers will be open until September 30. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends.
Mission City Transit will provide low-cost transportation to and from the centers. Cost per trip is 50 cents for seniors and the disabled, and 75 cents for the general public. Call for reservations: (818) 366-4119.
Residents experiencing signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke should dial 9-1-1.
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RESIDENTS ARE ADVISED TO TAKE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS DURING PERIODS OF EXTREME HEAT:
- Drink plenty of water or juice
- Avoid alcohol and caffeine
- Wipe skin with cool water as needed
- Reduce outside activities
- Wear lightweight and light-colored clothing
- Stay inside during the hottest time of day (11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
- Seek relief from the heat in air conditioned locations
- Check on older, sick, or frail people in your community who may need help responding to the heat
- Never leave children or pets alone in closed vehicles, even for short periods of time
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