City declares heat alert, extends cooling center hours
With temperatures forecast in Long Beach to hit the upper 90s and low 100s through Saturday, city officials are encouraging residents to take extra precautions.
With the National Weather Service forecasting temperatures as high as 102 through this weekend in Long Beach, city officials upgraded their heat advisory, issued on Sept. 3, to a heat alert, Health and Human Services officials announced Thursday.
That means extended hours for cooling centers throughout the city, officials said. The Long Beach Multi-Service Center, located at 1301 W. 12th St., will also extend its hours to provide assistance to people experiencing homelessness, according to the city.
