Extreme Heat In The San Gabriel Valley

Press release from the City of Monrovia:

06/14/2021 6:06 PM

Extreme Heat in the San Gabriel Valley

Those in the San Gabriel Valley will be experiencing extreme heat from Tuesday, June 15 through Friday, June 18. The temperature is forecasted to be over 100 degrees in Monrovia, beginning Tuesday, and remain hot throughout the rest of the week and weekend.

During the heat, please take the following precautions:

• Drink plenty of water and keep hydrated throughout the day.
• If you must go out, plan your day to avoid going out during the hottest hours, and wear sunscreen.
• Cars get very hot. Never leave children or pets in cars and call 911 if you see a child or pet in a car alone.
• Beware of heat-related illness, like heat stroke and call 911 if you see these symptoms: high body temperature, vomiting, and pale and clammy skin.
• Check on those at risk, like those who are sick, older adults, pregnant women, and children.
• If you are wearing a mask, avoid strenuous workouts wearing face coverings or masks not intended for athletic purposes.

Fan Loan Program

The Monrovia Community Center has a limited number of fans available for residents to borrow. Those interested in borrowing a fan or would like additional information are encouraged to call (626) 256-8246.

Cooling Center at the Monrovia Community Center

The Monrovia Community Center is a designated cooling centers that will be open, Tuesday, June 15, through Thursday, June 17, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., to provide the public relief from the heat. Residents who do not have access to air conditioning are encouraged to take advantage of this free cooling center.

The health and safety of staff and visitors at the cooling center is priority. When visiting a cooling center, please note:

• Staff and visitors are asked to stay home if they do not feel well. Any person reporting or exhibiting signs of illness is advised to seek appropriate medical care.
• Staff and visitors are required to wear a face covering at all times, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.

Helpful Links

• CDC – Extreme Heat
• California Office of Emergency Services – Summer Heat Resources
• County of Los Angeles – Stay Healthy in the Heat

This press release was produced by the City of Monrovia. The views expressed here are the author’s own.