Due to an extreme heat warning issued for today through 8 p.m. and high temperatures in the forecast through Thursday, Sept. 10, the City of San Diego’s Office of Emergency Services is encouraging everyone to take safety precautions during the heat. The City designates certain recreation centers, libraries and other public buildings as places for San Diegans to seek relief from the heat. Individual locations and safety resources are listed on the City’s website.

Designated locations will be available until 8 p.m. today, Sept. 9; service animals will be allowed entry. Please note that regularly scheduled programs and recreational activities may be taking place in these locations.

City Libraries:

• Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library, 5188 Zion Ave.
• Balboa Library, 4255 Mt. Abernathy Ave.
• Carmel Mountain Ranch Library, 12095 World Trade Drive
• Carmel Valley Library, 3919 Townsgate Drive
• Central Library, 330 Park Blvd. (Auditorium will be open until 8 p.m.)
• City Heights/Weingart Library, 3795 Fairmount Ave.
• College-Rolando Library, 6600 Montezuma Road
• La Jolla/Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave.
• Linda Vista Library, 2160 Ulric Street
• Logan Heights Library, 567 S. 28th Street
• Mira Mesa Library, 8405 New Salem Street
• Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library, 215 W. Washington Street
• Mission Valley Library, 2123 Fenton Parkway
• Mountain View/Beckwourth Library, 721 San Pasqual Street
• North Clairemont Library, 4616 Clairemont Drive
• North Park Library, 3795 31st Street
• North University Community Library, 8820 Judicial Drive
• Oak Park Library, 2802 54th Street
• Otay Mesa-Nestor Library, 3003 Coronado Ave.
• Pacific Beach/Taylor Library, 4275 Cass Street
• Pacific Highlands Ranch Library, 12911 Pacific Place
• Paradise Hills Library, 5922 Rancho Hills Drive
• Point Loma/Hervey Library, 3701 Voltaire Street
• Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive
• San Carlos Library, 7265 Jackson Drive
• Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library, 9005 Aero Drive
• Skyline Hills Library, 7900 Paradise Valley Road
• Tierrasanta Library, 4985 La Cuenta Drive
• University Community Library, 4155 Governor Drive
• University Heights Library, 4193 Park Blvd.
• Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library, 5148 Market Street

City Recreation Centers:

• Azalea Recreation Center, 2596 Violet Street (Community Room)
• Balboa Park Activity Center, 2145 Park Blvd. (Fans available)
• Canyonside Recreation Center, 12350 Black Mountain Road (Gym and Community Room)
• Kearny Mesa Recreation Center, 3170 Armstrong Street (Community Room)
• Montgomery Waller Recreation Center, 3020 Coronado Ave. (Community Room)
• Mountain View Community Center, 641 S. Boundary Street (Gym and Community Room)
• Nobel Recreation Center, 8810 Judicial Drive (Gym and Community Room)
• Pacific Beach Recreation Center, 1405 Diamond Street (Community Room)
• Rancho Bernardo-Glassman Recreation Center, 18448 West Bernardo Dr. (Gym and Community Room)
• San Carlos Recreation Center, 6445 Lake Badin Ave. (Community Room)

Extreme heat is responsible for more annual deaths than any other weather-related hazard. During periods of extreme heat, everyone is encouraged to avoid overexertion and stay hydrated. Never leave people or pets in a vehicle. Also, residents are encouraged to check on neighbors at higher risk of heat-related illnesses, including children, pregnant people, older adults, outdoor workers and those with pre-existing health conditions.

“As with any significant change in weather conditions, preparedness is key,” said Assistant Fire Chief Rob Rezende, Office of Emergency Services. “Extreme heat is no different. Make sure your family and pets stay hydrated and protected from the heat.”

City Park Rangers are encouraging people to avoid visiting Open Space trails during periods of extreme heat. It’s best to schedule hikes during the cooler morning or evening hours. Stay on the trails, bring plenty of water and leave pets at home during the heat of the day. In addition to the City’s cooling locations, the County of San Diego has a list of designated Cool Zones available for locations outside San Diego city limits.

To help communities adapt and recover from these extreme heat events and other climate change-driven hazards, the City developed the Climate Resilient SD plan. To see how the City is working to adapt to extreme heat and for more resources on how to prepare for the hot days ahead, visit the Climate Resilient SD Heat webpage.