Antelope Valley Heat Alert Issue.

There is an excessive heart warning in the Antelope Valley through July 16.

Please take the necessary precautions to decrease your chance of of a heat-related illness.

Monitor those at high risk – check on elderly neighbors and family and friends who do not have air conditioning. Infants and children up to 4 years old, people who overexert during work or exercise (e.g. construction workers) and people 65 years and older are at the highest risk of heat-related illnesses.

The cooling center at American Heroes Park in Lancaster is open the following hours:

Sunday 7/10 - 1 to 6 p.m.

Monday 7/11 - 12 to 6 p.m.

Tuesday 7/12 - 12 to 6 p.m.

Wednesday 7/13 -12 to 5 p.m.

Thursday 7/14 - 12 to 6 p.m.

Friday 7/15 -12 to 5 p.m.

Saturday 7/16 - 1 to 6 p.m.

LA County Pools

◦ A great way to get relief from the heat is to visit one of the many LA County pools.

◦ For a list of LA County pool locations and information on days an

Below, some heat tips to stay healthy.

• Stay hydrated! The more hydrated you are, the more effective your body will be at keeping you cool. Drink water – not fizzy and alcoholic drinks, which will dehydrate you.

• Avoid exercise in the middle of the day. If you need to exercise outside, do it early in the morning when the temperature is lower.

• Wear lightweight, light-colored natural fabrics like cotton and linen, as these will help your skin breathe and let your sweat evaporate, cooling you down.

• We sweat around half a pint daily from both feet (and we wonder why they stink!), so if you can, wear sandals or flip-flops to let your foot sweat evaporate.

• Use a fan to circulate air from open windows. Keep your blinds or curtains drawn during the day, so your home doesn’t heat up while you’re out. Turn off big appliances and help prevent brown-outs!

• To cool down quickly, run your wrists under a cold tap or keep a water spray in the fridge for a quick cooling spritz to the face.

• Keep some wet wipes in your bag so you can freshen up your hands, face and neck if you get hot or clammy.

• Want to stay cool at night? One way is to wash your feet in cool water or take a cold shower before bedtime – especially if you get hot during the night or have hot sweats.

• To cool down in bed, try keeping your pillowcase or sheets in a plastic bag in the fridge during the day. Put them back on the bed at night. The fabric will stay cool when you’re trying to get to sleep.

• And bring your pets in and make sure they have shade and water.

• Be prepared for power outages and know where cooling centers are!

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