Where To Find A Cool Zone In Oceanside As Heat Wave Scorches San Diego County

OCEANSIDE, CA — Soaring temperatures are expected to scorch inland 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. Saturday for the county deserts. A heat advisory will also be in effect from 10 a.m. Wednesday until 8 p.m. Friday for the mountains and valleys.

• Also see: Late-Summer Heat Wave To Scorch Inland 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.

These are the Cool Zone locations in Oceanside:

• Civic Center Library, 330 North Coast Highway
• Mission Branch Library, 3861-B1 Mission Ave.

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.