Beat the Heat in Claremont and La Verne

As temperatures begin to climb this summer, there are locations throughout Los Angeles County where you can escape the heat for free – including several in Claremont and La Verne. 

Claremont:

Alexander Hughes Community Center
1700 Danbury Rd.
(909) 399-5490
Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday 8 am. – 2 p.m.

Blaisdell Senior Center
440 S. College Ave.
(909) 399-5367
Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Claremont Library
208 N. Harvard Ave.
(909) 621-4902
Tuesday –Thursday 10 a.m. – 8 a.m.
Friday –Saturday  10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Joslyn Senior Center, Claremont
660 N. Mountain Ave.
(909) 399-5488
Monday- Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

La Verne:

La Verne Community Center
3680 D. Street
(909) 596-8776
Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

It is advised to call the location in advance to make sure seating is available.

Los Angeles County also provided the following tips to avoid sun and heat-related illnesses:

·      Avoid the sun from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. when the burning rays are strongest.

·      Reduce physical activity.

·      Wear a wide-brimmed hat and light colored lightweight, loose-fitting clothes when you are outdoors

·      Avoid hot, heavy meals that include proteins.

·      Set your air conditioner between 75° to 80°. If you don’t have air-conditioning take a cool shower twice a day and visit a public air conditioned facility.

·      Drink plenty of fluids even if you are not thirsty. Avoid alcohol.

·      Use sun screen with a sun protection factor of at least 15 if you need to be in the sun.

·      Don’t forget about your pets, they need plenty of water and shade.

For questions or concerns regarding the Cooling Center Program, contact the Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management at (323) 459-3779.