Palmdale Extends Cooling Center Hours Due to Excessive Heat

PALMDALE, CA – In response to excessive heat in Palmdale, the City is extending hours of operation for its designated cooling centers to provide relief for residents. Temperatures are expected to exceed 100 degrees through Sunday, July 21.

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Saturday, July 20. On Sunday, July 21, the Library will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Library welcomes people of all ages.

The Victory Outreach Community Resource Center, located at 37419 25th St. East, will serve as a cooling center from Thursday, July 18 through Sunday, July 21, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Transportation assistance to the Victory Outreach location is available by calling 661/733-3823.

Lastly, Legacy Commons for Active Seniors, located at 930 E. Ave. Q-9, will be available for those who are 55 and older during regular business hours, through Friday, July 19, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The City urges residents to take precautions during this extreme heat event. It is important to drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned spaces, avoid sun exposure and check on vulnerable relatives and neighbors. Residents are reminded to never leave children or pets unattended in vehicles, as car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in minutes during hot weather.

For more information about extreme heat safety and cooling center locations, residents can visitwww.CityOfPalmdaleCA.gov/ExtremeHeat or ready.lacounty.gov/heat. They can also call 2-1-1 for emergency preparedness information and other referral services. This toll-free number is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Residents with disabilities or access and functional needs can also access 211 LA County services by visiting www.211la.org.