This is an important message from the City of Los Angeles NotifyLA System

An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for the City of Los Angeles beginning Friday, October 2 through Thursday, October 8. Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 100 degrees in Downtown Los Angeles, 90 degrees at the coast and 105 degrees in the valleys are forecasted during the day. Very hot temperatures are likely to continue into the second week of October. The heat will peak on Saturday, October 3 for most areas.

During this heat event, it is important to be proactive from heat exposure. As temperatures rise, the City of Los Angeles urges Angelenos to plan and prepare to avoid heat exhaustion in your communities and for yourself. Call 311 to identify the cooling facilities closest to you, or visit the Cool Spots LA App. You can find an updated list of dedicated cooling centers at this link: https://emergency.lacity.gov/heat

Keep cool by identifying and resting in shade or a building with air conditioning and drinking plenty of water. If you do not live in an air-conditioned building, visit a public library, recreation facility, senior center or other public air-conditioned building near you. Drink plenty of fluids, stay indoors or in the shade, stay in a cool area, and check up on relatives and neighbors, especially if they have pre-existing health conditions. Check on neighbors or others who may be sensitive to heat. Never leave young children, the elderly, or pets unattended in vehicles under any circumstances, for any length of time.

For more information from the City of Los Angeles, please visit https://emergency.lacity.gov/