Extreme Heat Resources

Welcome to LARC’s Heat Tips!

LARC has curated a list of LA County-wide resources for the 2025 heat season. Discover what is available to you locally and Stay #HeatSafeLA out there!

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Prepare your Family for Extreme Heat

Extreme heat puts stress on your body and can be deadly. Learn how you or a loved one can stay safe on hot days.

Signs & Symptoms of Heat Illness

Heat Exhaustion

Symptoms:

  • Dizziness

  • Heavy sweating

  • Cramps

  • Nausea or vomiting

What to Do:

  • Move to a cool place

  • Loosen clothes

  • Sip water

  • Put cold water or cool, wet cloth on your head, face and neck.

Heat Stroke

Symptoms:

  • Red, hot, dry skin

  • Confusion 

  • Rapid pulse

  • Throbbing headache

  • Temperature above 103°F (39.4°C)

  • Unconsciousness

What to Do

  • Call 911

  • Move to a cool place

  • Cool with water or ice

Cool Down Your Environment

LA County Cooling Center Map

Escape the heat by using the map below to find the Cooling Center closest to you or view Cooling Center sites and details as a list.

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