The County of Los Angeles has established a "Cooling Station" at Joslyn Adult Center in Alhambra.

Los Angeles County, through the Community and Senior Services Department, has established a series of "Cooling Stations" throughout the County, to assist the elderly, chronic invalids, the homeless, and other members of the community, when the National Weather Service declares a Heat Emergency Advisory.

The Joslyn Adult Center - 210 North Chapel Avenue, Alhambra - has been designated as a "Cooling Station," site. Joslyn qualified for this designation by having access to what the County describes as "basic necessities" (to surve the hot summer): air-conditioned facilities and water.

Joslyn also has an additional feature that the County finds useful to soothe those affected by the summer heat -- "entertainment." Joslyn has a television set as well as a library, and a wide range of entertaining activities that are considered "cool" by most Alhambra seniors.

To avoid the necessity of seeking out a Cooling Station, during the hot summer, it is suggested that everyone "manage" the heat by heeding the following suggestions:

...wear light, loose-fitting clothing;
...drink water often, don't wait until you are thirsty;
...offer assistance to shut-ins in your neighborhood; check on them frequently during
    hot weather;
...during peak heat hours, stay in an air-conditioned area. If you don't have access to
    air-conditioning in your home, visit public facilities such as shopping malls, parks,
    and libraries to stay cool;
...avoid unnecessary exertion if you are outside or in a non-air conditioned building;
...avoid unnecessary sun exposure. When in the sun, wear a hat, preferably one with
   a wide brim.