Cooling Centers Across LA To Have Extended Hours For Weekend Heat Wave

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Mayor Garcetti announced on Friday that several cooling centers across the Southland will have extended hours on Sunday and Monday in order to serve locals without air conditioning.

The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Los Angeles in effect for Monday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. , as maximum temperatures could easily reach 110 degrees.

Temperatures will heat up on Sunday, peak on Monday, and start to cool down on Tuesday.

"Our City's libraries, recreation centers, and senior centers are all a part of L.A.'s network of cooling centers, and they are always available to you during regular business hours," said Mayor Garcetti.

"We're adding hours at several centers on the hottest days where the temperatures will be highest so our most vulnerable residents can stay cool, healthy, and safe," he added.

The following locations will have extended hours, operating from 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm on Sunday, June 19th and Monday, June 20th:
Canoga Senior Citizen Center
7326 Jordan Avenue
Canoga Park, CA 91303
(818) 340-2633

Lanark Recreation Center
21816 Lanark St.
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 883-1503

Lakeview Terrace Recreation Center
11075 Foothill Blvd.
Lake View Terrace, CA 91342
(818) 899-8087

North Hollywood Recreation Center
11430 Chandler Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 763-7651

Mid Valley Senior Center at Sepulveda Recreation Center
8801 Kester Ave.
Panorama City, CA 91402
(818) 893-3700

Sherman Oaks/East Valley Adult Center
5060 Van Nuys Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 386-9674

Sunland Park Senior Center
8640 Fenwick St.
Sunland, CA 91040
(818) 353-9571