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Heat plans should include a real cooling place

CDPH extreme heat pages and cooling center guidance show why heat planning should include local public places, county resources, and a check-in plan.

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Heat plans work better when they name a real place before the house gets too warm. In many places, that may be a library, senior center, community center, mall, or other cool public space.

Heat risk can build over several days. Warm nights can make it harder to recover. Older adults, outdoor workers, babies, pets, and people without steady cooling may need a more careful plan.

Before the hottest afternoon, find the local cooling option. Write down hours, rides, pet rules, and who needs a check-in call. If someone seems very sick from heat, switch from planning to urgent medical help.

Where to see it

CDPH extreme heat pages, local health departments, libraries, community centers, and county cooling resources.

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Reviewed July 4, 2026

California Porch explains the path. The official source is still the place to confirm the current rule, fee, form, map, deadline, or office decision.

CDPH - Extreme Heat CDPH - Cooling Centers Guidance

Use the official page before you spend money, file paperwork, rely on a deadline, or change a property.

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