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Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday highlighted the state’s continued preparedness and response efforts to this week’s heat wave and urged Californians to protect themselves from extreme heat.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures in the Central Valley may reach up to 105 degrees, with Death Valley National Park likely reaching 118-121 degrees.
The heat has prompted the state to enter phase 2 of its Extreme Temperature Response Plan, at least through Thursday, triggered by weather service predictions of excessive heat activity, and moves the state into action to coordinate an all-hands response by the state government.
Newsom’s office released a statement saying the changing climate is making heat waves more intense and frequent and extreme heat kills more Americans each year than any other extreme weather events, including wildfires, droughts, and floods.
Last month, Newsom announced the launch of ready.ca.gov, a new one-stop shop for Californians to prepare for emergencies and extreme weather. The new website is part of Listos California, a state plan to connect communities with in-language resources before, during and after emergencies.
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is coordinating with local governments and emergency managers on regional needs. A current list of local cooling centers open by county can be found at https://news.caloes.ca.gov/coolingcenters.
Through Listos California, Cal OES is deploying in-language preparedness messaging to California’s most impacted communities and those who may be most at risk during extreme temperatures, including those 65 years of age or older; people with chronic illness, disabilities or who are pregnant.
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) reminds employers to protect workers from heat illness during high temperatures by providing water, rest, shade and training.
Field inspectors are conducting targeted inspections at worksites where workers are most vulnerable to heat illness, including in agriculture and construction. Details on heat illness prevention requirements and training materials are available online at 99calor.org.
The California Department of Public Health has created a heat and summer safety toolkit to provide resources and communication tools to be shared, at https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pages/Communications-Toolkits/Heat-Summer-Safety.aspx.
CDPH also develops heat guidance for schools, local health jurisdictions, and other community service providers to protect Californians, particularly heat-vulnerable populations like children, students, older adults, the unhoused, outdoor workers, and those with existing health conditions.
State officials say to stay cool during the hottest times of day. Those without air conditioning should check with their city or county for cooling centers or visit public locations such as a library or shopping mall.
Officials also advise to avoid physical exertion or exercising outdoors when it’s too hot. Wear lightweight, light colored, loose clothing, hats, sunglasses and sunscreen. Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids, especially water, even when not thirsty; drink sports drinks (in moderation with water) to help replace electrolytes lost during exercise.
Avoid sugary, alcoholic, and very cold drinks. Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables.
State officials also say to stay connected. Monitor those at high risk of heat-related illness including infants and young children; people 65 years of age or older; individuals with chronic illness, disabilities or who are pregnant.
Californians are also encouraged to check on their neighbors — call or visit vulnerable people and offer to pick up groceries, medication, and other necessities. Older adults, young children and babies, people with chronic medical conditions and those who are pregnant are most vulnerable. Use a buddy system when working in the heat.
Find more information at https://www.listoscalifornia.org.
Public Air Conditioned Spaces
San Mateo County
Atherton Library
2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane
Atherton, CA 94027
Belmont Library
1110 Alameda de las Pulgas
Belmont, CA 94002
Twin Pines Community Center
20 Twin Pines Lane
Belmont, CA 94002
Burlingame Main Library
480 Primrose Road
Burlingame, CA 94010
Burlingame Easton Library
1800 Easton Drive
Burlingame, CA 94010
Brisbane Library
163 Visitacion Avenue
Brisbane CA 94005
Daly City Library – Westlake Branch
275 Southgate Avenue
Daly City, CA 94015
Daly City Library – John Daly Branch
13 Hillside
Daly City, CA 94014
Daly City Library – Bayshore Branch
460 Martin Street
Daly City, CA 94014
Daly City Library – Serramonte Branch
40 Wembley Drive
Daly City, CA 94015
East Palo Alto Library
2415 University Avenue
East Palo Alto CA 94303
East Palo Alto Senior Center
560 Bell Street
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
Foster City Library
1000 East Hillsdale Boulevard
Foster City CA 94404
Half Moon Bay Library
620 Correas Street
Half Moon Bay CA 94019
Menlo Park Main Library
800 Alma Street
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Menlo Park Library – Belle Haven Branch
413 Ivy Drive
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Millbrae Library
1 Library Avenue
Millbrae CA 94030
North Fair Oaks Library
2510 Middlefield Road
Redwood City CA 94063
Pacifica Sanchez Library
1111 Terra Nova Boulevard
Pacifica CA 94044
Pacifica Sharp Park Library
104 Hilton Way
Pacifica CA 94044
Portola Valley Library
765 Portola Road
Portola Valley CA 94028
Redwood City Public Library
1044 Middlefield Road
Redwood City, CA 94063
Redwood City Library – Redwood Shores Branch
399 Marine Parkway
Redwood City, CA 94065
North Fair Oaks Library
2510 Middlefield Road
Redwood City, CA 94063
Redwood City Library – Schaberg Branch
2140 Euclid Avenue
Redwood City, CA 94061
Canada College Library
4200 Farm Hill Blvd.
Redwood City, CA 94061
Skyline College Library
3300 College Drive
San Bruno, CA 94066
San Bruno Library
701 Angus Avenue
San Bruno, CA 94066
San Mateo City – Main Library
55 West 3rd Avenue
San Mateo, CA 94402
San Mateo City Library – Marina Branch
1530 Susan Court
San Mateo, CA 94403
San Mateo City Library – Hillsdale Branch
205 West Hillsdale Blvd.
San Mateo, CA 94403
College of San Mateo Library
1700 West Hillsdale Blvd., Building 9
San Mateo, CA 94402
San Carlos Library
610 Elm Street
San Carlos CA 94070
South San Francisco – Main Library
840 West Orange Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
South San Francisco Library – Grand Avenue Branch
306 Walnut Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Woodside Library
3140 Woodside Road
Woodside CA 94062
Santa Clara County
Camden Community Center San Jose
Campbell Community Center Campbell
Central Park Library Santa Clara
Emma Prusch Regional Park Farm San Jose
Mission Branch Library Santa Clara
Morgan Hill Library Morgan Hill
Northside Branch Library Santa Clara
Roosevelt Community Center San Jose
Santa Clara Community Recreation Center Santa Clara
Santa Clara Senior Center Santa Clara