In anticipation of this week’s heat wave, the City of Glendale Community Services & Parks Dept. is activating the Adult Recreation Center as a cooling center through Saturday, Aug. 13.

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 Adult Recreation Center’s lounge to cool off. Social distancing protocols will be observed; participants must wear a face covering at all times while in the cooling center. Pets are allowed but must be kept on a leash at all times.

Those who plan to be outdoors should take precautions to protect themselves 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 outdoors.
• Avoid hot, heavy meals that include proteins.
• Set the air conditioner between 75° and 80°. Those who don’t have air-conditioning should consider taking a cool shower twice a day.
• Drink plenty of fluids, even if not thirsty. Avoid alcohol and caffeine.
• Use sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 in the sun.
• Stay in shade whenever working outdoors.
• Don’t forget about 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 9-1-1.

The Community Services & Parks Dept. 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.

For more information and eligibility criteria regarding the Cooling Fan Assistance Program, please call (818) 548-3775.

Cooling Center Dates, Hours of Operation, and Locations:

Dates:                   Tuesday, Aug. 9 through Saturday, Aug. 13