Heat Health and Safety Information
The Central San Joaquin Valley is known for its very hot summers.In preparation of the upcoming summer season, the Department of Public Health has made available information on heat health and safety. The links below offer information on how to stay healthy and safe during normal hot summer weather as well as precautions to take during periods of extreme heat.
Heat Health and Safety Tip Sheet: English Español Hmoob
For current information on cooling centers, visit:
City of Fresno Cooling Centers
City of Clovis Cooling Centers
County of Fresno Heat Emergency Contingency Plan
For current information on weather conditions and air quality, visit:
San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District
For information on current and forecasted weather conditions, visit:
NOAA - National Weather Service Forecast Office – San Joaquin Valley
For current information on cooling center locations and hours, cooling center bus schedules, and pools, call or visit 2-1-1 United Way of Fresno Countyor visit Fresno Madera Area Agency on Aging and Click on “Cooling Centers”.
Other sites with related information:Extreme Heat – California Department of Public HealthExtreme Heat – Centers for Disease Control and PreventionAmerican Red Cross: Heat-Related Illness