Los Angeles County Heat Advisory

Published on July 21, 2023

Much of Los Angeles County is under an excessive heat advisory this weekend. Although Culver City is not included in the excessive heat advisory, we are notifying the Culver City community as a courtesy.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reminds everyone to take precautions to avoid heat-related illness, especially older adults, young children, outdoor workers, athletes, and people with a chronic medical condition who are especially sensitive to negative health impacts from extreme heat. Public Health offers the following recommendations during high temperature days:

• 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. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothes, and wear a hat or use an umbrella.
• Cars get very hot inside, even if the windows are cracked or open. Never leave children or pets in cars. Call 911 if you see a child or pet in a car alone.
• Beware of and know what to do for heat-related illness, such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Call 911 right away if you see these symptoms: high body temperature (103°F or higher), vomiting, dizziness, confusion, and hot, red, dry, or damp skin. Heat stroke is a medical emergency.
• Check on those at risk for heat-related illness, like those who are sick or have chronic conditions, older adults, pregnant women, children, those who live alone, pets, and outdoor workers and athletes.

If you need to escape the heat, there are several cooling centers located throughout Los Angeles County, including the following two located in Culver City:

Culver City Senior Center
4095 Overland Avenue
Monday – Friday 9 AM – 5 PM
Saturday/Sunday 12 PM – 4 PM
(310) 253-6700

Culver City Julian Dixon Library
4975 Overland Avenue
Tuesday/Wednesday Noon – 8 PM
Thursday – Saturday 10 AM – 6 PM
Closed Sunday and Monday
(310) 559-1676

Learn more about what to do during excessive heat events by visiting the City’s Emergency Preparedness web pages regarding Excessive Heat.