Twenty local locations, including eight Parks, Recreation and Marine Community Centers<\/a> and all 12 Long Beach Public Library locations<\/a>, will operate as designated cooling centers during their normal business hours to help combat the risk of heat-related illnesses.\u00a0<\/p>\n To check for unexpected closures, residents can call their preferred cooling center in advance to ensure they are open.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Long Beach Multi-Service Center (1301 W. 12th St.) will also offer extended hours through Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.mCase management will only be available until 4 p.m.<\/p>\n Even though older adults, those with chronic illnesses, infants and young children are at increased risk of heat-related illnesses, anyone can be impacted. Residents are advised to check on friends, family and neighbors who are home-bound.<\/p>\n Additionally, those who have personal spas or swimming pools are encouraged to set up entry-proof barriers and closely supervise children while they\u2019re by the water.\u00a0<\/p>\n To further beat the heat, the City\u2019s Department of Health and Human Services recommends adhering to the following tips:<\/p>\n Stay Cool\u00a0<\/p>\n Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing.<\/p>\n Limit activities to morning and evening hours when possible.<\/p>\n Stay in air-conditioned spaces during peak heat hours (noon to 6 p.m.) or take cool showers or baths.<\/p>\n Hydrate<\/p>\n Drink plenty of fluids; don\u2019t wait until you\u2019re thirsty.<\/p>\n Stay away from alcohol, caffeine and very sugary drinks; they can be dehydrating.<\/p>\n Replace salt and minerals lost during sweating with sports drinks or salty snacks.<\/p>\n Make sure pets have plenty of water.<\/p>\n If you have a chronic health condition, are on water pills or have been recommended to limit water by your doctor, check in with your health care provider for guidance.<\/p>\n Protect Against Heat-Related Illness<\/p>\n Apply sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher 30 minutes before going outside and reapply every two hours.<\/p>\n Wear a wide-brimmed hat.<\/p>\n Make sure pets have access to shade and water. Be aware that asphalt can burn pets\u2019 paws.<\/p>\n Wear sunglasses that provide 100% UVA and UVB protection. Chronic exposure to the sun can cause cataracts.<\/p>\n Never leave a child or pet in a parked car or asleep in direct sunlight.<\/p>\n Signs of Heat-Related Illness In addition to those listed above, signs of heat-related illness include:<\/p>\n Heavy sweating<\/p>\n Cold, pale and clammy skin<\/p>\n Nausea and vomiting<\/p>\n Dizziness<\/p>\n Headache<\/p>\n Confusion<\/p>\n For more information, visit longbeach.gov\/extremeheat<\/a> and keep up with Long Beach Health Department updates on Facebook<\/a>, X<\/a> and Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/MLKParade_2024-11.jpg\")
The sun shines through the sign and pole at the intersection of Martin Luther King Avenue and Anaheim Street on Jan 13, 2024. (Richard H. Grant | Signal Tribune)<\/p>\n
If a person\u2019s temperature rises to 103 F or above, they lose consciousness, they experience a fast, strong pulse, or their symptoms last longer than one hour or worsen, they are encouraged to seek medical attention right away.<\/p>\n
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