Extreme Heat Resources
Can you spot Heat Illness?
Remember: Heat Stroke is an emergency. Don’t wait— CALL 911!
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• Red, hot, dry skin
• Confusion
• Rapid heartbeat
• Throbbing headache
• Temperature above 103°F (39.4°C)
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• Call 911
• Move to a cool place
• Cool with water or ice
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• Dizziness
• Heavy sweating
• Cramps
• Nausea or vomiting
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• Move to a cool place
• Loosen clothes
• Sip water
• Put cold water or cool, wet cloth on your head, face and neck.
Physical Health Risks
Extreme heat can cause serious illness.
Learn to recognize heat illness and make a plan to prevent getting sick.
Mental Health Risks
Extreme heat can add to the burden of everyday stress.
Learn how heat can affect your mental health and find strategies to prepare.
Assess Your Heat Risk
Find more about your risk based on your location:
CDC's HeatRisk Tool (at your right)
California’s Extreme Heat Scoring System: CalHeatScore
Protect your Community from Extreme Heat
Older Adults
Children & Hot Car Deaths
Workers
Homelessness
Pregnancy
Disabilities & Chronic Conditions
Teen Athletes
Coaches & Parents
Pets
Cool Your Environment
Cooling Our
Urban Environment
Cool Down Your Home
Heat-Resilient Gardens
Looking for a place to cool down?
Finding a place with reliable air conditioning is important, especially during peak heat hours of the day.
LA County
Cooling Center Map
Escape the heat by using the LA County map below to find the cooling center closest to you. See the list of locations as a PDF.
City of LA
Cool Spots Map
If you live in the City of Los Angeles, the Cool Spots LA has additional locations for Angelenos to cool off during emergencies.
