09/05/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/05/2024 13:42
City of Long Beach
Public Information Office
411 W. Ocean Blvd,
Long Beach, CA 90802
www.longbeach.gov
Long Beach, CA - Due to an updated National Weather Service forecast, which now call for highs up to 102 this weekend, Dr. Anissa Davis has upgraded the previous heat advisory issued on Sept. 3 to a heat alert and has called for extended hours for cooling centers. A heat alert is issued when the weather forecast exceeds 95 degrees for two consecutive days or an overnight high of 80 degrees for two consecutive nights. Forecasted highs for Long Beach are 97 degrees today, Sept. 5, 102 on Friday, Sept. 6 and 99 on Saturday, Sept. 7. Residents are strongly encouraged take extra precautions to avoid heat exposure and heat-related illness and seek out air-conditioned spaces during peak heat hours.
Select City Parks, Recreation and Marine Community Centers and all 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. Additionally, to ensure residents have increased access to a cool location, Dr. Davis has activated extended hours at cooling centers at the below locations this week.
Additionally, the Long Beach Multi-Service Center (MSC), located at 1301 W. 12th St., will extend hours to provide a respite from the heat for people experiencing homelessness. Please note that case management will only be offered during standard MSC hours. The extended hours are as follows:
During this excessive heat, people are encouraged to check on friends, family and neighbors who are home-bound to make sure they are not affected by the heat. 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.
Stay Cool
Hydrate
Protect Against Heat-Related Illness
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 if other symptoms last longer than one hour or worsen. In addition to those listed above, signs of heat-related illness include:
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 or call 562.570.7907. People are also encouraged to follow the Health Department on Facebook, X and Instagram.
Media inquiries can be directed to Jennifer Rice Epstein, Public Affairs Officer, Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services, at 562.441.3590 or [email protected].