San Diego County today opened its annual Cool Zones program -- providing free, safe, air-conditioned spaces to escape extreme heat. Sites include the county's 33 library branches, community centers and other locations.
SAN DIEGO – With summer at hand, San Diego County today opened its annual Cool Zones program, giving people free, safe, air-conditioned sanctuaries to escape extreme heat.
People can also call 211 to find a location, or, if they cannot get to a Cool Zone, ask for help with free transportation. “Extreme heat can be especially dangerous for older adults and children, and everyone is recommended to shelter in cool locations when the temperatures get too hot,” a county statement said. “Working or exercising outside on a hot day or staying in a hot space too long can cause heat-related illnesses, from cramps, to exhaustion and heatstroke — a condition when the body can no longer control its temperature.
Additionally, the county, working with San Diego Gas & Electric, will provide free electric fans to older or disabled San Diegans living on limited incomes.
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