City of Long Beach Extends Heat Alert, Activates Additional Cooling Centers on Sunday, July 26

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PRESS RELEASE

Long Beach, CA - Due to excessive temperatures forecasted through Monday, July 27, Acting City Health Officer Dr. Cliff Okada has extended the July 22 heat alert through Monday, July 27. Residents are urged to take precautions to stay safe in the heat. The National Weather Service is forecasting temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s, with humidity making it feel as hot as 98 degrees and increasing the risk of heat-related illness.

City Parks, Recreation and Marine Community Centers and Long Beach Public Library locations are available as designated cooling centers during their normal business hours. Please contact Community Centers and Library locations ahead of time to confirm they are open in the case of unexpected closures.

Additional cooling centers will be activated from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, which is forecasted to be the hottest day. The locations are as follows:

• El Dorado Park West Community Center (2800 N. Studebaker Rd., 90815)
• Long Beach Senior Center (1150 E. 4th St., 90802)
• Silverado Park Community Center (1545 W. 31st St., 90810)
• Doris Topsy-Elvord Community Center at Houghton Park (6301 Myrtle Ave., 90805)
• Cal Rec Community Center at Ernest McBride Park (1550 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., 90813)

The Long Beach Multi-Service Center will extend its standard hours on Monday, July 27 and be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please note that case management will only be offered until 4 p.m.

Older adults, those with chronic illnesses, infants and young children are at greater risk for heat-related illnesses. However, anyone can suffer heat illness and should take precautions to reduce the risk of heat-related illness and injury. People are encouraged to check on friends, family and neighbors who are home-bound to make sure they are not affected by the heat.

Stay Cool

• Choose lightweight, loose-fitting clothing.
• Limit activities, when possible, to morning and evening hours.
• Spend peak heat hours (noon to 6 p.m.) in air-conditioning or take a cool shower or bath.

Hydrate

• Drink plenty of fluids. Do not wait until you are thirsty.
• Stay away from alcohol, caffeine and very sugary drinks; they can be dehydrating.
• Replace salt and minerals lost during sweating with sports drinks or salty snacks.
• Make sure pets have plenty of water.
• If you have a chronic health condition, are on water pills or have been advised to limit water by your doctor, check in with your health care provider for guidance.

Protect Against Heat-Related Illness

• Apply sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher 30 minutes before going outside and reapply every two hours.
• Wear a wide-brimmed hat.
• Make sure pets have access to shade and water. Be aware that asphalt can burn pets' paws.
• Wear sunglasses that provide 100% UVA and UVB protection. Chronic exposure to the sun can cause cataracts.
• Never leave a child or pet in a parked car or asleep in direct sunlight.

Signs of Heat-Related Illness

Get medical help right away if a person's temperature rises to 103 or above; if a person loses consciousness; if they experience fast, strong pulse; or symptoms last longer than one hour or worsen. In addition to those listed above, signs of heat-related illness include:

• Heavy sweating
• Cold, pale and clammy skin
• Nausea and vomiting
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Confusion

Swimming pools are a popular way to cool off, but it is important to provide entry-proof barriers around pools and spas and always provide adult supervision while children are near water.

To learn more, visit longbeach.gov/extremeheat. People are also encouraged to follow the Health Department on Facebook, X and Instagram.

Media inquiries may be directed to the Health Department's Public Affairs Office at [email protected].

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