Heat Relief
When it's hot in Fresno and you can't cool down, come use one of our cooling centers or local pools to get some relief.
Please note: while you will find the City of Fresno's plan for extreme heat below, the Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Services would like to remind residents that the City does open Community Centers, Neighborhood Centers and swimming pools for normal business hours regardless of the outside temperature.
The City of Fresno has established the following Cooling Center protocol for the expected overwhelming heat:
PHASE I
When the National Weather Service forecasts a high of 105 degrees or hotter:
- The City will activate 11 cooling center sites strategically located throughout the City. List of Cooling Centers
- The City’s FAX Bus system will provide free transportation along normal routes to and from the Cooling Center sites. Cooling Center Bus Routes
- To ride free, residents must indicate they are traveling to a Cooling Ctr.
- Individuals should refer to the FAX schedule to identify time of last bus home
PHASE II
When temperatures reach critical and a local heat emergency is declared based upon a heat of 110 degrees. In addition to the Phase I response, during a heat emergency, the City will also:
For information or assistance with the City Heat Relief Plan call (559) 621-CITY (2489).
Don't forget your pets!
The Central California SPCA ‘s recommendations for animals during extreme heat:
If you or your family should have to visit one of Fresno City’s Cooling Centers we recommend that you leave your pets at home where they are content and secure and make sure that you provide plenty of SHADE and FRESH water. They will need plenty of fresh water in drowning safe containers that are out of direct sun. It is much more stress on the- animals to transport them and keep them in an unfamiliar place. Please make sure that the area that you leave them in is secure, i.e. no holes in the fence, and provide what they will need until you return from the cooling center. Remember that the shade areas will change as the sun passes overhead and the animals should have shade through out the day. The exception to this being service animals should you need them with you at the cooling center. Thank you for caring for your animals and protecting them.
Never leave your pet in a parked car.
For further information on Hot Weather Tips and Help please visit www.ccspca.com or call the Education Department at 559-233-0115.