City declares new heat alert, opens temporary cooling centers
With temperatures forecast to hit the mid 90s and low 100s through Tuesday, Long Beach officials ask residents to take extra precautions.
With the National Weather Service forecasting temperatures as high as 100 through the Labor Day weekend in Long Beach, city officials have issued a new heat alert and will open temporary cooling centers, Health and Human Services officials announced Sunday.
Because the community centers and public library branches that normally serve as cooling centers will be closed Monday for Labor Day, city officials said they will open five temporary cooling centers across the city on Sept. 1.
"People are encouraged to check on friends, family, and neighbors who are homebound to ensure they are not affected by the heat," said a Health and Human Services statement.
The following locations will provide members of the public safe, air-conditioned spaces from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday:
- El Dorado Park West Community Center (2800 Studebaker Rd.);
- Long Beach Senior Center (1150 E. Fourth St.);
- Silverado Park Community Center (1545 W. 31st St.);
- Doris Topsy-Elvord Community Center at Houghton Park (6301 Myrtle Ave.).
The Long Beach Multi-Service Center, which helps people experiencing homelessness and is located at 1301 W. 12th St., will also be open from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. (no case management services will be provided on Monday, Sept. 1).
The city will offer transportation services to the MSC from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the 702 Year-Round Shelter (702 W. Anaheim St.), Billie Jean King Main Library (200 W. Broadway), Mark Twain Neighborhood Library (1401 E. Anaheim St.) and Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library (5870 Atlantic Ave.), officials said.
On Tuesday, Sept. 2, all Long Beach Community Centers and Public Library branches will resume their regular schedules and serve as cooling centers during normal business hours, according to city officials.
Contact the community centers and library locations ahead of time to confirm they are open in the case of unexpected closures.
Additionally, the MSC will extend its standard hours on Tuesday, Sept. 2 and be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (case management will only be offered until 4 p.m.), city officials said.
Residents can find tips for staying cool during the heat here.
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