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Northern California
Emergency Alerts & Real-Time Info
- National Weather Service Heat Warnings: Extreme heat watches, warnings, and heat index forecasts.
- Heat Ready California: State resources for extreme heat preparedness and alerts.
- Bay Area Heat Health Partnership: Regional heat wave early warning system.
- AccuWeather Heat Index Alerts: Real-time heat index monitoring and health recommendations.
Evacuation & Shelter
- Cooling Centers Map: Interactive map of air-conditioned public facilities for heat relief.
- Northern California Red Cross: Emergency cooling centers during extreme heat events.
- Public Libraries and Community Centers: Air-conditioned spaces open to the public.
- Senior Centers with Air Conditioning: Cooling facilities specifically for vulnerable populations.
Animal Boarding
- Northern California Animal Shelters: Emergency pet boarding during extreme heat.
- SPCA Heat Emergency Services: Animal rescue and cooling during heat waves.
- Veterinary Emergency Services: Heat-related animal health care.
- Pet-Friendly Cooling Centers: Facilities that accommodate pets during heat emergencies.
Air Quality & Health
- California Department of Public Health: Heat illness prevention guidelines and resources.
- AirNow.gov: Heat-related air quality monitoring (ozone levels increase with heat.)
- Northern California Health Departments: Heat emergency health guidance and resources.
- CDC Heat and Health Tracker: Community heat exposure and health outcome data.
Recovery/Financial Assistance
- Low-Income Energy Assistance Programs: Bill assistance for air conditioning costs.
- California Weatherization Program: Free home improvements for temperature control.
- Utility Heat Relief Programs: Emergency bill assistance during heat waves.
- Cal OES Heat Emergency Assistance: State emergency aid during extreme heat events.
Free Items/Distribution
- Cooling Supply Distribution: Free fans, water, and cooling supplies from emergency services.
- Red Cross Emergency Cooling Supplies: Distribution of cooling materials and hydration supplies.
- Community Cooling Kit Distribution: Local organization heat relief supply programs.
- Free Water Distribution: Emergency hydration stations during heat waves.
Local Contacts
- Northern California County Health Departments: Heat emergency health guidance.
- Local Emergency Services: County OES offices for heat emergency coordination.
- 211 Information Services: Heat emergency resources and cooling center locations.
- Northern California Utility Companies: Power outage assistance and energy programs.
Central California
Emergency Alerts & Real-Time Info
- National Weather Service Sacramento: Heat advisories, warnings, and heat index forecasts.
- Central Valley Heat Alert System: Regional heat wave warning and monitoring.
- California Heat Ready Program: State heat emergency preparedness resources.
- Local Emergency Alert Systems: County-based heat emergency notifications.
Evacuation & Shelter
- Central Valley Cooling Centers: Public air-conditioned facilities for heat relief.
- Community Centers with AC: Public cooling spaces during extreme heat.
- Shopping Malls and Public Buildings: Emergency cooling locations.
- Red Cross Central California: Emergency cooling shelter operations.
Animal Boarding
- Central California Animal Services: Emergency pet cooling and boarding.
- Large Animal Cooling Facilities: Services for horses and livestock during heat waves.
- Veterinary Heat Emergency Services: Animal health care during extreme heat.
- Farm Animal Emergency Services: Livestock cooling and emergency care.
Air Quality & Health
- San Joaquin Valley Air District: Heat-related air quality monitoring and ozone alerts.
- Central California Health Departments: Heat illness prevention and treatment resources.
- California Department of Public Health: Heat emergency health guidance.
- Rural Health Clinics: Heat-related medical care in agricultural areas.
Recovery/Financial Assistance
- Central Valley Energy Assistance: Low-income cooling bill assistance programs.
- Agricultural Worker Heat Relief: Special assistance programs for farm workers.
- Community Action Agencies: Heat emergency financial assistance.
- Utility Heat Emergency Programs: Energy bill assistance during heat waves.
Free Items/Distribution
- Farm Worker Heat Relief: Free water and cooling supplies for agricultural workers.
- Community Cooling Supply Distribution: Free fans, cooling towels, and hydration supplies.
- Red Cross Heat Emergency Supplies: Emergency cooling material distribution.
- Faith-Based Heat Relief: Community organization cooling supply programs.
Local Contacts
- Central California County Health: Heat emergency health services and guidance.
- Agricultural Commissioner Offices: Farm worker heat safety coordination.
- Central Valley Emergency Services: County OES heat emergency management.
- Rural Community Health Centers: Heat-related medical services.
Southern California
Emergency Alerts & Real-Time Info
- National Weather Service Los Angeles: Heat warnings, advisories, and extreme heat alerts.
- Ready LA County Excessive Heat: County heat emergency information and alerts.
- California Heat Ready Program: State heat wave preparedness and alert system.
- Southern California Heat Index Monitoring: Real-time heat index and health recommendations.
Evacuation & Shelter
- Los Angeles County Cooling Centers: Interactive map of emergency cooling facilities.
- Orange County Cooling Centers: Public air-conditioned spaces for heat relief.
- San Diego County Heat Relief Centers: Emergency cooling facilities and services.
- Red Cross Southern California: Emergency cooling shelter coordination.
Animal Boarding
- Los Angeles Animal Services: Emergency pet cooling and heat safety services.
- Orange County Animal Care: Animal heat emergency services and boarding.
- San Diego Humane Society: Pet cooling services and heat emergency care.
- Large Animal Cooling Facilities: Emergency services for horses and livestock.
Air Quality & Health
- South Coast Air Quality Management District: Heat-related air quality and ozone monitoring.
- Los Angeles County Public Health: Heat illness prevention and emergency health services.
- California Department of Public Health: Heat emergency health guidance and resources.
- Community Health Centers: Heat-related medical care and prevention services.
Recovery/Financial Assistance
- LIHEAP Southern California: Low-income energy assistance for cooling costs.
- SoCal Edison Heat Relief: Utility assistance programs during heat emergencies.
- LA Care Heat Emergency Aid: Medical assistance for heat-related health issues.
- Community Action Partnership: Heat emergency financial assistance programs.
Free Items/Distribution
- Red Cross Heat Emergency Response: Free cooling supplies, water, and emergency materials.
- Los Angeles Regional Food Bank: Emergency hydration and cooling supply distribution.
- Salvation Army Heat Relief: Community cooling supply distribution programs.
- Faith-Based Heat Emergency Aid: Local organization heat relief supply programs.
Local Contacts
- Los Angeles County Emergency Management: Heat emergency coordination and resources.
- Orange County Health Care Agency: Heat emergency health services.
- San Diego County Emergency Services: Regional heat emergency management.
- 2-1-1 Southern California: 24/7 heat emergency resource helpline.