Reynier Village Neighborhood Association
Helpful Tips from LAIST.com:
Los Angeles is hot and getting hotter, as we delve deeper into the summer season. Even if temperatures don’t always reach triple digits, the heat can still take its toll. We have tips to stay cool and protect against heat-related illnesses, and we’ve also collected maps and links to local cooling centers.
Below you’ll find practical advice from health officials, updated local resources, and DIY suggestions from formerly warm people. Do you have a dependable method for hacking your body temperature? Share your coolness on the Twitter or in the comments.
AND NOW A WORD ABOUT DRINKING
In the face of tyrannical temperatures, it’s essential to stay hydrated. Failing to drink enough water can result in a number of dangerous defeats — including, but not limited to, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and death. Not all beverages are on your side. To make sure you’re imbibing only allies, follow these basic guidelines:
Tip: Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink water or electrolyte-replacements
Tip: Drink cool water, not extremely cold water (which can cause cramps)
Tip: Avoid sweetened drinks, caffeine, and alcohol
The CDC says that in extreme heat, you must increase fluid intake, regardless of your activity level. If engaging in “heavy exercise in a hot environment,” they recommend drinking:
2-4 glasses (16-32 ounces) of cool fluids every hour.
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Faintness
- Headaches
- Muscle cramps
- Increased thirst
MORE SEVERE SIGNS
- Diminished judgment
- Disorientation
- Pale and clammy skin
- Rapid, weak pulse
- Fast, shallow breathing
- Unconsciousness
- Red, hot, and dry skin (no sweating)
- An extremely high body temperature (above 103°F)
HOW TO LOOK COOL
In times of excessive heat, authorities say to dress like you’re on vacation. That includes:
- Hat, preferably with a wide brim
- Loose-fitting, light-colored, long-sleeve shirts and pants
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
WHERE IS THE CLOSEST COOLING CENTER
In L.A., Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties, call 3-1-1 or call for a list of cooling centers. In the city of Los Angeles, you can also find a list of recreation centers, senior centers and libraries — all good choices for cooling off — online.
Tip: Call the center in advance to make sure seating is available.
Tip: If the center you want is at capacity, or non-operational, head to a local, air-conditioned library and cool off with a book about ice fishing in Antarctica.
PROTECT A PET FROM EXCESSIVE HEAT
Check in frequently with family, friends, and neighbors. Offer assistance or rides to those who are sick or have limited access to transportation. And give extra attention to people most at risk, including:
OTHER STAY COOL TIPS
You can also check out some of our other previous stories about heat hacks:
A meeting was held at Shenandoah Elementary School to present the public with the CEQA and Site assessments for the proposed improvements to Shenandoah Elementary School. Representatives presented their findings in a PowerPoint presentation and provided a Q&A after and Public Comment session afterwards with interested community members. (see the full PowerPoint presentation below).
A full description of the proposed project can be found by clicking on: Shenandoah Modernization Project.
If you would like to ask any questions or provide comments, you can contact:
Ashley Mercado
Community Relations Department
LAUSD Facilities Services Division
333 S. Beaudry Ave., 22nd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 241-3922 Direct
| You are Invited to a Project Status Informational Meeting! a The Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), in partnership with the City of Culver City and Caltrans, is studying ways to improve the Robertson/National on/off-ramps and the connections to local streets, simplify traffic movements and minimize traffic impacts from the Culver City Expo Station and other new developments in the area. |
| Meeting Details |
| Wednesday, September 25, 2019 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Hamilton High School 2955 Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90034 Presentation at 6:00 pm a Parking available on-campus in the visitor and staff parking lots. Street parking available north of campus on Robertson and Cattaraugus – check street signs for restrictions. Serviced by Metro Local 17 and 33, Metro Rapid 733, Big Blue Bus 17, Culver City Bus 1 and 7, Metro Expo Line 806, and Commuter Expo 437 |
| At the project status informational meeting, the project team will present updates to the project alternatives and report on the status of the project development and environmental review process. Community input is a critical part of this study and your feedback is encouraged. |