09/03/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/03/2024 12:54
City of Long Beach
Public Information Office
411 W. Ocean Blvd,
Long Beach, CA 90802
Long Beach, CA - Withexcessivetemperaturesthis week, City Health Officer Dr. Anissa Davis is advising residents totake extra precautions to avoidheat-related illness. The National Weather Service is forecasting highs in the mid-90s in parts of Long Beach onThursday, Sept. 5 and Friday, Sept. 6.
All City Parks, Recreation and Marine Community Centersand Long Beach Public Library locationsare 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.
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 wayto cool off, but it is important toprovide entry-proof barriers around pools and spas and always provideadult supervision while children are near water.
To learn more, visit longbeach.gov/extremeheator call 562.570.7907. People are also encouraged to follow the Health Department on Facebook, Xand Instagram.
Media inquiries can be directed to Jennifer Rice Epstein, Public Affairs Officer, Long Beach Department of Healthand Human Services, at 562.441.3590 or [email protected].