Local Cooling Centers
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By: City of Moreno Valley
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City of Moreno Valley
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The City of Moreno Valley helps keep you cool during excessive heat warnings.
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An excessive heat warning is being issued for much of Southern California beginning at 10 a.m. July 23 through Thursday night. Temperatures are predicted to reach up to 112 degrees in parts of Riverside County, prompting health officials to urge residents to take precautions against the extreme heat.
Moreno Valley residents can take refuge from rising temperatures at cooling centers located at the Moreno Valley Public Library and the Moreno Valley Senior Center.
Moreno Valley Public Library
25480 Alessandro Boulevard
951-413-3880
Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Moreno Valley Senior Center
25075 Fir Avenue
951-413-3430
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Residents are urged to take precautions against the extreme heat, including drinking plenty of water, limiting outdoor exercise, avoiding alcoholic and caffeinated drinks, and wearing light colored clothing that provides adequate air circulation. Check on family, neighbors, and friends who are elderly or otherwise more susceptible to the heat. Never leave infants, children, or pets in a parked car, even with the windows open.
For more Cooling Center information please contact the Moreno Valley Public Library at 951.413.3880 or the Moreno Valley Senior Center at 951.413.3430.