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Los Angeles County health authorities issued alerts for low temperatures due to the forecast that thermometers could register marks below freezing in some regions of SoCal in the coming days.
Alerts will remain in effect overnight in the following areas, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health:
- Lancaster: Monday to Friday
- Mt. Wilson: Monday through Friday
- Santa Clarita Valley: Tuesday through Friday
- Pomona: Wednesday and Friday
- Woodland Hills: Wednesday
“Children, the elderly, and people with disabilities or special medical needs are especially vulnerable during cold weather,” Los Angeles County Health Officer Dr. Muntu Davis said in a statement.
“Extra precautions need to be taken to make sure they don’t get too cold when they’re outside. There are places where people can go to stay warm, like shelters or other public facilities,” she added.
Officials reminded residents to avoid using stoves, ovens or grills with the intention of heating homes due to the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Residents are urged to continuously monitor and provide assistance to family, friends and neighbors who have limited mobility and limited access to heat, such as the elderly and infirm, and to avoid leaving pets outdoors overnight .
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority has a winter shelter program available for those who need shelter.
To know the locations and obtain more information about transportation you can consult this link, or contact the information line of the County of Los Angeles at 2-1-1 from any landline or cell phone.