City of Long Beach Advises Residents to Take Precautions Against Summer Heat

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

• 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.
  

• Drink plenty of fluids; don'twait until you'rethirsty.
• Stay away from alcohol, caffeineand 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 limitwater by your doctor, check in with your health care provider for guidance.

• 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.
• 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.

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