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Extreme Heat

Beat the Heat - Cooling Centers

While normal operating hours are maintained at all City facilities, the centers designated as a Cooling Center listed within the map and below will be activated as Cooling Centers when temperatures reach 97°F or higher.

Cool Centers serve as drop-in sites for vulnerable individuals, seniors, the disabled and others in need of temporary relief from extreme heat. When activated Cool Centers may offer water and snacks.


Summer Pool Hours

Extended Summer

Arlington, Reid, and Villegas pools will be open Monday - Thursday, 5-8pm.

 

 

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Place/Map Name/Website Phone Number Cool Center Cool Center Hours
Andulka Park Tennis Center Andulka Park Tennis Center 951-683-0667 No  
Arlanza Center Bryant Park/Arlanza Center 951-351-6135 Yes Mon - Thurs 11am - 8pm; Fri 11am - 6pm; Sat & Sun Closed
Joyce Jackson Community Center Nichols Park -Joyce Jackson Center 951-351-6130 Yes Mon - Thurs 11am - 8pm; Fri 11am - 6pm; Sat & Sun Closed
La Sierra Community Center La Sierra Community Center 951-351-6131 Yes Mon - Thurs 11am - 8pm; Fri 11am - 6pm; Sat & Sun Closed
La Sierra Senior Center La Sierra Senior Center- La Sierra Park 951-351-6435 Yes Mon - Fri 11am - 5pm; Sat & Sun Closed
Lincoln Community Center Lincoln Park - Lincoln Community Center 951-826-2000 No  
Orange Terrace Community Center Orange Terrace Community Center 951-826-5858 No  
Renck Community Center Hunt Park -Renck Community Center 951-351-6132 No  
Ruth Lewis Community Center Reid Park -Ruth Lewis Community Center 951-826-5654 Yes Mon - Thurs 11am - 8pm; Fri 11am - 6pm; Sat & Sun Closed
Springbrook Clubhouse Springbrook Clubhouse 951-826-5654 No  
Stratton Community Center Stratton Community Center 951-826-5355 No  
Ysmael Villegas Community Center Ysmael Villegas Community Center 951-351-6142 Yes Mon - Thurs 11am - 8pm; Fri 11am - 6pm; Sat & Sun Closed
Dales Senior Center White Park -Dales Senior Center 951-826-5303 Yes Mon - Fri 11am - 5pm; Sat & Sun Closed
Jane Goeske Senior Center Janet Goeske Senior Center 951-351-8801 Yes Mon, Thurs, Fri 8am - 5pm; Tues 9am - 9pm; Wed 8am - 7pm; Sat 9am - 5pm; 3rd Sunday 1pm - 5pm
Cesar Chavez Community Center Cesar Chavez Community Center-Bobby Bonds Park 951-826-5746 Yes Mon, Thurs, Fri 8am - 5pm; Tues 9am - 9pm; Wed 8am - 7pm; Sat 9am - 5pm; 3rd Sunday 1pm - 5pm
Solander Center Eric M. Solander Center - Bryant Park 951-826-5355 No  
Arlanza Library Arlanza Library 951-689-0389 Yes Tues - Sat 10am - 6pm; Mon: Closed; Sun: Closed
Arlington Library Arlington Library 951-826-2291 Yes Tues - Sat 10am - 6pm; Mon: Closed; Sun: Closed
Casa Blanca Library Casa Blanca Library 951-826-2120 Yes Tues - Sat 10am - 6pm; Mon: Closed; Sun: Closed
Eastside Library Eastside Library 951-826-2235 Yes Tues - Sat 10am - 6pm; Mon: Closed; Sun: Closed
Highgrove Library Highgrove Library 951-682-1507 Yes Tues - Sat 10am - 6pm; Mon: Closed; Sun: Closed
La Sierra Library La Sierra Library 951-826-2461 Yes Tues - Sat 10am - 6pm; Mon: Closed; Sun: Closed
Main Library Main Library 951-826-5201 Yes Tues - Sat 10am - 6pm; Mon: Closed; Sun: Closed
Marcy Library Marcy Library 951-826-2078 Yes Tues - Sat 10am - 6pm; Mon: Closed; Sun: Closed
Orange Terrace Library Orange Terrace Library 951-826-2184 Yes Tues - Sat 10am - 6pm; Mon: Closed; Sun: Closed
Rubidoux Library Rubidoux Library 951- 682-5485 No  
Woodcrest Community Library Woodcrest Community Library 951-789-7324 Yes Mon-Wed 11:00am– 6:00pm; Thu 11:00am – 3:00pm; Friday 1:00pm – 4:00pm; Sat 11:00am – 3:00pm

 

Extreme Heat

Extreme heat is dangerous because it can push your body temperature beyond its limits. If your body can’t cool itself fast enough, permanent damage or even death can occur. When there's a heat risk in Riverside, the National Weather Service in San Diego issues alerts. Sign up to receive emergency alerts.

 

 

Kaitlyn's Law

While elderly people, the disabled, young children, those who are sick, live alone or are overweight are more likely to become victims of excessive heat, the effects of heat can quickly overcome the healthiest people, especially if they perform strenuous work during the warmest parts of the day. Symptoms of dehydration and heat illness may not be easily recognized.

 

Know the Terms

Heat Advisory: A Heat Advisory is issued within 12 hours of the onset of extremely dangerous heat conditions. The general rule of thumb for this Advisory is when the maximum heat index temperature is expected to be 100° or higher for at least 2 days, and night time air temperatures will not drop below 75°; however, these criteria vary across the country, especially for areas that are not used to dangerous heat conditions. Take precautions to avoid heat illness. If you don't take precautions, you may become seriously ill or even die.

Excessive Heat Watch: Heat watches are issued when conditions are favorable for an excessive heat event in the next 24 to 72 hours. A Watch is used when the risk of a heat wave has increased but its occurrence and timing is still uncertain.

Excessive Heat Warning: An Excessive Heat Warning is issued within 12 hours of the onset of extremely dangerous heat conditions. The general rule of thumb for this Warning is when the maximum heat index temperature is expected to be 105° or higher for at least 2 days and night time air temperatures will not drop below 75°; however, these criteria vary across the country, especially for areas not used to extreme heat conditions. If you don't take precautions immediately when conditions are extreme, you may become seriously ill or even die.

 

Heat Index: How hot it feels when relative humidity is added to air temperature.

Know the Current Conditions

The team at the National Weather Service in San Diego have our back! Make sure to check their website regularly and follow them on social media to get updates from them.

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You can also download the OSHA Heat Safety Tool to know how the heat my affect you and those around you.

During extreme heat

  • Stay cool
  • Stay inside in air conditioning.
  • Go to air-conditioned places like a library, rec center, or mall.
  • Stay out of the sun and wear a hat. Take breaks often.
  • Check on family, friends, and neighbors.
  • Don't leave your pets outside or in a car.
  • Stay hydrated
  • Drink plenty of water, even if you don’t feel thirsty.
  • Avoid alcohol and sugary drinks.
  • Remind others to drink water.
  • Stay informed about weather conditions.
  • Know the symptoms of heat illness.
  • Children under 4, adults over 65, and people who are overweight or ill are especially at risk of heat-related illnesses. Here’s how you can recognize heat-related illness and what you should do.

 

Heat Exhaustion

  • Symptoms
    • Heavy sweating
    • Weakness
    • Cold, pale, and clammy skin
    • Weak pulse
    • Fainting and vomiting
  • What You Should Do
    • Move to a cooler location.
    • Lie down and loosen your clothing.
    • Apply cool, wet cloths to as much of your body as possible.
    • Sip water.
    • If you have vomited and it continues, seek medical attention immediately.

 

Heat Stroke

  • Symptoms
    • High body temperature (above 103°F)
    • Hot, red, dry, or moist skin
    • Rapid and strong pulse
    • Possible unconsciousness
  • What You Should Do
    • Call 911 immediately — this is a medical emergency.
    • Move the person to a cooler environment.
    • Reduce the person's body temperature with cool cloths or even a bath.
    • Do NOT give fluids.

Learn more from our partners at HEAT.gov.