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Cooling Stations – Extended through Friday, August 21, 2020
Glendale, CA - In anticipation of this week’s heat wave, the City of Glendale Community Services & Parks Department has added two more days of operations at select community centers to serve as cooling stations, and will operate cooling stations through Friday, August 21, 2020.
The City of Glendale is highly encouraging those who do not have a cool place to be during the hottest time of the day to come to the facilities listed below to cool off. Social distancing protocols will be observed; participants must wear a face covering at all times and will undergo a temperature check prior to entering the facility.
If you plan to be outdoors, please take precautions to protect yourself from the sun and heat.
- Avoid the sun from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. when the burning rays are strongest.
- Reduce physical activity.
- Wear a wide-brimmed hat and light-colored, lightweight, loose-fitting clothes when you are outdoors.
- Avoid hot, heavy meals that include proteins.
- Set your air conditioner between 75° to 80°. If you don’t have air-conditioning, take a cool shower twice a day.
- Drink plenty of fluids, even if you are not thirsty. Avoid alcohol and caffeine.
- Use sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 if you need to be in the sun.
- Stay in shade whenever working outdoors.
- Don’t forget about your pets; they need plenty of water and shade.
Symptoms of dehydration and heat cramps include dizziness, fatigue, faintness, headaches, rapid heartbeat, muscle cramps and increased thirst. Anyone experiencing these symptoms should seek immediate medical attention or call 911.
The Community Services & Parks Department also has the Cooling Fan Assistance Program available to eligible seniors who live within the boundaries of the City of Glendale. The program’s goal is to help low-income seniors in Glendale keep cool when the temperatures rise. The program provides one free fan to elderly residents 60 years of age or older who live in the City of Glendale and meet other eligibility requirements.
The program enables seniors to remain comfortable while remaining at home to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
For more information and eligibility criteria regarding the Cooling Fan Assistance Program, please click here.
Cooling Station Locations & Hours:
Date: Monday, August 17, 2020
Location: Pacific Community Center (Entrance near outdoor basketball/Pickleball courts)
Address: 501 S. Pacific Ave. Glendale, CA 91204
Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Location: Pacific Community Center (Entrance near outdoor basketball/Pickleball courts)
Address: 501 S. Pacific Ave. Glendale, CA 91204
Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Location: Griffith Manor Park
Address: 1551 Flower St, Glendale, CA 91201
Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Date: Thursday, August 20, 2020
Location: Griffith Manor Park
Address: 1551 Flower St, Glendale, CA 91201
Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Date: Friday, August 21, 2020
Location: Griffith Manor Park
Address: 1551 Flower St, Glendale, CA 91201
Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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