The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for parts of Los Angeles County, which includes El Monte.
Tips to prevent heat-related illnesses
- Stay hydrated all day. Drink plenty of water throughout the day, even if not feeling thirsty.
- Take precautions when outdoors. If you must go out, plan your day to avoid going out during the hottest hours, wear lightweight, light-colored clothes and wear a hat or use an umbrella and use sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher).
- Keep your home cool. If your home becomes hot and you cannot cool it down, go to an air-conditioned space or cooling center.
- Never leave children or pets in a vehicle, even for a short time. Cars get very hot inside, even if the windows are ‘cracked’ or open.
- Check on those at higher risk for heat-related illness, like those who are sick or have chronic conditions, older adults, pregnant women, children, those who live alone, pets, outdoor workers and athletes and anyone without air conditioning.
- Call 911 right away for any one of the following: confusion, fainting/passing out, hot, red skin (may be dry or damp), high body temperature (103°F or higher), fast and strong pulse, headache, dizziness or nausea.
Local Cooling Center Locations
- Jack Crippen Senior Center: The city of El Monte has opened their emergency cooling center for El Monte residents. Emergency cooling centers are free of charge and intended for those in need of relief from the heat.
- Location: Jack Crippen Senior Center (3120 Tyler Avenue, El Monte)
- Dates: September 29 - October 5, 2026
- Operating Hours:
- Monday - Thursday: 10:00am - 5:30pm
- Friday - Sunday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Phone: (626) 580-2210
- El Monte Library: El Monte Library has been activated as a cooling center.
- Location: 3224 Tyler Ave, El Monte, CA 91731
- Operating Hours:
- Friday, October 2: 10 am – 7 pm
- Saturday, October 3: 10 am – 7 pm
- Sunday, October 4: 11 am – 7 pm
- Monday, October 5: 11 am – 7 pm
- Tuesday, October 6: 11 am – 8 pm
- Wednesday, October 7: 11 am – 8 pm
- Thursday, October 8: 10 am – 7 pm
- Phone: 626-444-9506
- Baldwin Park Library: Baldwin Park Library has been activated as a cooling center.
- Location: 4181 Baldwin Park Blvd, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
- Operating Hours:
- Friday, October 2: 10 am – 7 pm
- Saturday, October 3: 10 am – 7 pm
- Sunday, October 4: 11 am – 7 pm
- Monday, October 5: 11 am – 7 pm
- Tuesday, October 6: 11 am – 8 pm
- Wednesday, October 7: 11 am – 8 pm
- Thursday, October 8: 10 am – 7 pm
- Phone: 626-962-6947
- San Gabriel Library: San Gabriel Library has been activated as a cooling center.
- Location: 500 S. Del Mar Ave, San Gabriel, CA 91776
- Operating Hours:
- Friday, October 2: 10 am – 7 pm
- Saturday, October 3: 10 am – 7 pm
- Sunday, October 4: 11 am – 7 pm
- Monday, October 5: 11 am – 7 pm
- Tuesday, October 6: 11 am – 8 pm
- Wednesday, October 7: 11 am – 8 pm
- Thursday, October 8: 10 am – 7 pm
- Phone: 626-287-0761
- East Los Angeles Library: East Los Angeles Library has been activated as a cooling center.
- Location: 4837 E. 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90022
- Operating Hours:
- Friday, October 2: 10 am – 7 pm
- Saturday, October 3: 10 am – 7 pm
- Sunday, October 4: 11 am – 7 pm
- Monday, October 5: 10 am – 8 pm
- Tuesday, October 6: 10 am – 8 pm
- Wednesday, October 7: 10 am – 8 pm
- Thursday, October 8: 10 am – 8 pm
- Phone: 323-264-0155