Cool Spots LA shows Angelenos where they can go to cool off during emergencies, such as our recent extreme heat waves. As directed by Councilmember Paul Krekorian, author of the motion creating the position of Chief Heat Officer, Segura and CEMO have coordinated the efforts of multiple departments to compile a single interactive directory of all the public facilities in the city where sweltering Angelenos can cool off during these triple-digit days.

LADWP, StreetsLA, the Department of Recreation and Parks, Los Angeles Public Libraries, and the Data Team of the Office of the Mayor have coordinated efforts to map all of the augmented Cooling Centers, libraries, senior centers, recreation centers, shade structures, bus shelters and hydration stations throughout Los Angeles. “Extreme heat is the deadliest climate risk facing Los Angeles,” said Councilmember Krekorian. “During these days of extreme heat emergency, our public libraries, senior centers, and the indoor facilities of recreation centers at City parks are open to the public during the day as ‘Cool Spots,’ where any of us can take a break from the heat.”

“This is how constituents expect our City leaders to co-create and co-design services and projects – seamlessly,” said CHO Segura. “Overall, we added over 200 Cool Spots by accounting for the City’s current investments and this map will continue to add cool spots as the infrastructure investments expand.” This project would not have been possible without the collaboration of all of the departments named above and the Emergency Management Department. The Mayor's Data Team was instrumental in designing the platform and app for Cool Spots LA (Climate4LA.org/CoolSpotsLA).

City of LA Heat Relief Programs

Cool LA: Cooling Rebates, Programs, and Resources (LADWP)

City Extreme Heat Resources (Emergency Management Department)

SwimLA: City Pools and Splash Pads (Department of Recreation and Parks)

LA City Public Library Branches: Locations and Hours (Los Angeles Public Library)

City Recreation Centers, Parks, and Facilities (Department of Recreation and Parks)

NotifyLA Emergency Alerts (Emergency Management Department)

Hydration Station Initiative Program (LADWP)

Climate Tool Kit for Communities (Office of the Mayor)

Extreme Heat Digital Maps & Tools

Cool Spots LA App (City of LA/CEMO)

LA County Cooling Centers (ReadyLA County)

UCLA Heat Maps (UCLA C-Solutions)

CA Healthy Places Index: Extreme Heat Edition (CA Healthy Places)

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