With temperatures expected to soar early this week throughout metropolitan Los Angeles, the City of West Hollywood is providing a cooling center during the upcoming days at Plummer Park’s Community Center Senior Lounge, located at 7377 Santa Monica Blvd.
The cooling center was activated today and it will be open until 7 p.m. It also will be open on Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hours will be extended for additional days if high temperatures persist.
High heat, coupled with low humidity, can make the weather dangerous as well as uncomfortable. The city reminds residents and community members to take precautions to keep as cool as possible throughout the warm summer months. If possible, stay out of the sun; avoid strenuous activity; drink plenty of water; and wear lightweight clothing.
The cooling center is available for quiet activities. People using the cooling center are encouraged to bring books or board games. Staff members at Plummer Park are available to direct people to the Senior Lounge.
The City of West Hollywood provides free transportation to Plummer Park through its Cityline service. Cityline is an alternative to the larger bus system and all shuttles are ADA-accessible. Cityline operates Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and shuttles arrive approximately every 30 minutes. For additional information and a detailed route map, visit www.weho.org/cityline. Route maps are also available on Cityline shuttles and at West Hollywood City Hall, 8300 Santa Monica Blvd. at Sweetzer.
