Cool Zone Site Open In Carlsbad As Temperatures Soar Across San Diego County

CARLSBAD, CA — Soaring temperatures are expected to scorch San Diego County this week, but residents can beat the heat through the county's Cool Zones program.

An extreme heat warning will be in effect from 10 a.m. Wednesday until 8 p.m. Friday for the county deserts, according to the National Weather Service. A heat advisory will be in effect from 10 a.m. Wednesday until 8 p.m. Friday for the mountains and valleys.

• Also see: Scorching Temperatures Trigger Heat Advisory, Extreme Heat Warning In Parts Of San Diego County

The county created the Cool Zones program two decades ago to provide free and safe air-conditioned spaces for older adults, people with disabilities and others with health concerns that could be complicated by the effects of extreme heat.

Cool Zone sites include the county's 33 branch libraries, community centers and other locations across the region. The program runs through Oct. 31.

In Carlsbad, the Carlsbad City Library at 1775 Dove Lane is a Cool Zone site.

Here is a complete list of Cool Zone sites, hours and locations. Residents can also use the county's interactive link to search for Cool Zone sites, call 211 to find a location, or request free transportation to a Cool Zone site.