Need some relief from the heat? Cooling Centers will be available September 9 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Hesse Park and the Point Vicente Interpretive Center.
Hesse Park
29301 Hawthorne Boulevard
310-544-5350
Point Vicente Interpretive Center, Sunset Room
31501 Palos Verdes Drive West
310-544-5375
For more information on the City’s cooling centers: City of RPV Public Cooling Centers (PDF)
In addition, Los Angeles County operates cooling centers throughout the region. Call 211 to identify the cooling centers closest to you or visit https://ready.lacounty.gov/heat/ to see a map of cooling center locations, and hours of operation (additional centers are being added).
Here are some helpful tips to stay safe in the heat:
- Drink lots of water and wear loose-knit clothing.
- Check up on relatives and neighbors, especially if they have pre-existing health conditions or are sensitive to heat. Let them know the heat is coming and the ways to stay safe.
- Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.
- Take extra precautions if you work, exercise, or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening, or until this period of extreme heat is over.
- Know the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location, and then immediately call 911.
For additional information, visit weather.gov/losangeles.
If you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in programs, services, activities and meetings, contact the City's ADA Coordinator/Risk Manager at 310-683-3157, adarequests@rpvca.gov, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275, at least 48 hours in advance to request an auxiliary aid or accommodation.