08/21/2025
This is an important message from the City of Los Angeles NotifyLA System
Los Angeles is expecting a multi-day period of extreme heat from Thursday at 11am through at least Saturday. Temperatures could reach up to 107 degrees in the San Fernando Valley and up to 95 in downtown Los Angeles and the LA basin.
This heat wave will also impact and worsen air quality, and smog will reach unsafe levels in many parts of the City. Since these extremely high temperatures and bad air quality will continue for many days in a row, it’s very important to be proactive and make sure you and your community have a plan to stay safe during extreme heat.
Find the current list of augmented cooling centers, including their locations and updated dates and hours of operation, by visiting: Emergency.LACity.gov/Heat
Cooling Centers open through Saturday, August 23
CANOGA PARK Sr. Citizen's Center
7326 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park 91303;
phone: (818) 340-2633
NORTH HOLLYWOOD Sr. Citizen Center
5301 Tujunga Ave., No. Hollywood 91601;
phone: (818) 763-7651
Open August 21-22
PECAN Recreation Center
145 S. Pecan St., LA 90033;
phone: (323) 656-2154
ALGIN SUTTON Recreation Center
8800 S. Hoover St., LA 90044;
phone: (323) 753-5808
Augmented Cooling Centers are safe, free locations to rest and relax during extreme heat. If you have lost power, you can also come to an augmented cooling center to charge your phone, charge a medical device or assistive device like a wheelchair, and get water. Augmented cooling centers also have refrigeration available for medications. Please call the center prior to arriving to ensure that appropriate services are available.
Use our PUBLIC COOL SPACES:
Keep cool by resting in shady areas or buildings with air conditioning and drinking plenty of water. If you do not live in an air-conditioned building or your building has lost power, you can take refuge from the heat at a public library, recreation facility, senior center or other public air-conditioned building near you. You may call 311 to find the cooling centers near you, or visit the Cool Spots Map and/or the link: https://www.climate4la.org/CoolSpotsLA
HELP YOUR COMMUNITY PREPARE:
Check on relatives and neighbors, especially if they have pre-existing health conditions or are sensitive to heat. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Additional information about staying safe during extreme heat, and other cooling resources can be found at Emergency.LACity.gov/Heat.
IF YOU MUST BE OUTSIDE:
Take extra precautions if you work, exercise, or otherwise spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening, or until this period of extreme heat is over. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments and staying hydrated. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. Employers must provide access to sufficient water.
Heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency; anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location, and then immediately call 911. For non-emergency heat-related information call 311.
Use the image below as a guide to help you recognize the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Dedicated Cooling Centers for this Week10 AM - 9 PM Open TODAY thru Saturday (August 23)CANOGA PARK Sr. Citizen's Center7326 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park 91303;phone: (818) 340-2633 NORTH HOLLYWOOD Sr. Citizen Center5301 Tujunga Ave., No. Hollywood 91601;phone: (818) 763-7651 Opening TODAY & FRI...
