LOS ANGELES (CNS) – A severe and dangerous heat event will blanket Los Angeles, and most of Southern California, beginning Wednesday through the weekend and people should prepare, take precautions and protect pets, homes, the elderly and the medically vulnerable, according to an alert issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Tuesday.
The Extreme Heat Watch issued by the NWS warned temperatures are expected to reach as high as 108 in the San Fernando Valley beginning Wednesday. The NWS also issued a Fire Weather Watch starting on Thursday, August 21, for areas outside of the city of Los Angeles, including the mountains and foothills. If you live in a high fire danger area in the mountains or foothills, review your evacuation plans and route and stay tuned to your local emergency officials, cautioned a NWS statement.
Mayor Karen Bass has directed city personnel throughout Los Angeles to take all necessary steps to combat the conditions that will accompany the heat wave.
“Ahead of expected high temperatures later this week, City Departments are taking action to keep Angelenos safe,” said Mayor Karen Bass. “I encourage Angelenos to stay cool, stay hydrated, check on neighbors, and know that resources are available citywide to help keep you safe.”
According to a statement from the mayor’s office, a coordinated effort to manage any heat emergencies was underway including, “the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety, Emergency Management Department, LAFD, LAPD, Recreation and Parks, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), and other City Departments to ensure all are ready to respond as needed.”
The Los Angeles Fire Department said it is monitoring the forecast and making necessary preparations to meet emergency demands during the heat wave. LAFD added Crew 4, which is a team made up of 26 specially trained personnel that will respond to wildfires within and around the city.
Los Angeles will also open augmented cooling centers throughout the city and hundreds of locations for relief from the heat.
For location and hours of operation, visit laparks.org/reccenter and lapl.org/branches.
The City is also opening the following augmented cooling centers that are accessible to people with disabilities and will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on the days listed below:
Wednesday, August 20 – Saturday, August 23, 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Canoga Park Senior Citizen Center (7326 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park, CA 91303)
North Hollywood Senior Citizen Center (5301 Tujunga Ave., North Hollywood, CA 91601)
Thursday, August 21 – Friday, August 22, 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Pecan Recreation Center (145 S. Pecan St., Los Angeles, CA 90033)
Algin Sutton Recreation Center (8800 S. Hoover St., Los Angeles, CA 90044)
Recent Comments