A chilly climate alert has been issued for elements of Los Angeles County which might be anticipated to dip into freezing situations this week.
Lancaster, Mt. Wilson, Pomona, the Santa Readability Valley and Woodland Hills are anticipated to dip below 32 levels this week, persevering with in most areas till Friday, officers stated.
“Youngsters, the aged, and folks with disabilities or particular medical wants are particularly weak throughout chilly climate,” Dr. Muntu Davis, L.A. County’s well being officer, stated in an announcement Sunday. “Additional precaution needs to be taken to make sure they don’t get too chilly when they’re exterior.”
Freezing temperatures are anticipated in Lancaster and Mt. Wilson starting Monday and persevering with till Friday. Comparable situations are predicted to start Tuesday for the Santa Clarita Valley and Wednesday for Pomona and Woodland Hills.
Public well being officers are advising individuals in these areas to decorate in layers of heat clothes in the event that they’re going exterior, to guard their head, palms and ft and to verify on family and friends with restricted mobility and entry to warmth. Pets also needs to be stored inside in a single day.
Unhoused persons are requested to contact the Los Angeles Homeless Providers Authority for help or enrollment within the Winter Shelter Program. Extra data is offered via 211 or on-line at www.lahsa.org.
“There are locations the place individuals can go to remain heat, similar to shelters or different public services,” Davis stated.
Extended publicity to chilly climate can result in hypothermia and begins with early signs similar to shivering, fatigue and disorientation. Frostbite can be a chance for these uncovered to snow.
Public well being officers suggested that individuals affected by these situations needs to be gently warmed, whereas speedy medical remedy needs to be sought out.
Davis warned that there’s additionally an elevated threat of carbon monoxide poisoning as residents use riskier methods to warmth their houses.
Solely permitted sources similar to electrical and pure gasoline heaters and fireplaces are advisable.
“We additionally need to remind individuals to not use stoves, barbecues or ovens to warmth their houses because of the threat of carbon monoxide poisoning,” he stated.
