{"id":458707,"date":"2026-09-09T23:18:15","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T23:18:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/458707\/"},"modified":"2026-09-09T23:18:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T23:18:15","slug":"how-to-stay-cool-during-a-heat-wave","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/458707\/","title":{"rendered":"How to stay cool during a heat wave"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The temperatures in San Diego have been trending upward of 90 degrees recently. Here are some ways you can stay cool during this heat wave.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kpbs.org\/tags\/weather\" class=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" data-cms-ai=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Follow more KPBS coverage on the weather here \u2192 <\/a><\/p>\n<p>In case of a power outage<\/p>\n<p>Block the sun<br \/>Close all windows and doors. Close shades, hang blankets or line windows with foil to keep the heat out.<\/p>\n<p>Stay hydrated<br \/>Drink lots of water and avoid drinks with high levels of sugar or caffeine.<\/p>\n<p>Seek public cooling<br \/>Visit a local air-conditioned public building, or sit in an air-conditioned car.<\/p>\n<p>Where can I go?<\/p>\n<p>Beach <br \/>Beach days are a San Diego staple and something you should definitely take advantage of during this heat wave. Before you go, check for <a href=\"https:\/\/cosdapps.sandiegocounty.gov\/sdbeachinfo\/\" class=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" data-cms-ai=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">beach closures here<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Library <br \/>San Diego public libraries are a great place to cool off indoors and have access to books, computers and outlets to charge your devices. If you&#8217;re in the city of San Diego, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandiego.gov\/public-library\/locations\" class=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" data-cms-ai=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">find your local library here<\/a>. If you live in another city in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sdcl.org\/findyourlibrary\/\" class=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" data-cms-ai=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">San Diego County go here<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Recreation centers<br \/>The city of San Diego has recreation\u202ffacilities available for people to use to stay cool. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandiego.gov\/PlacesToCoolDown\" class=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" data-cms-ai=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find them here<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Mall<br \/>Indoor malls like <a href=\"https:\/\/shopplazabonita.com\/\" class=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" data-cms-ai=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Plaza Bonita<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcountymall.com\/\" class=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" data-cms-ai=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">North County Mall <\/a>allow you to stay cool and kill time during peak heat.<\/p>\n<p>Resources<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/heat-health\/about\/index.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fextreme-heat%2Fprevention%2Findex.html\" class=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" data-cms-ai=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The CDC<\/a><br \/>Know the signs of heat illness to keep you and your loved ones safe.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sdge.com\/residential\/customer-service\/outage-center\/what-do-when-your-power-out\" class=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" data-cms-ai=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">SDGE<\/a><br \/>Report or check outage status on power outages due to extreme climate<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandiego.gov\/climate-resilient-sd\/heat\" class=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" data-cms-ai=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">City of San Diego<\/a><br \/>The City of San Diego provides resources and guidance on how to handle the heat wave.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The temperatures in San Diego have been trending upward of 90 degrees recently. 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