Beat the Heat in Glendora

As temperatures begin to climb this summer, there are locations in Glendora where you can escape the heat for free. 

La Fetra Center
333 E. Foothill Blvd

Hours:
Monday   8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday  8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday  8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday      8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Friday            8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Glendora Library
140 S. Glendora Ave.
Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday   10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday, Friday, & Saturday        10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Crowther Teen and Family Center
241W. Dawson
Hours:
Monday – Friday – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Wal-Mart
1950 Auto Center Drive
24 hours

Senior or Handicapped individuals who require transportation assistance, should call the Glendora Mini Bus at (616) 914-8233.

In the event of a heat alert, or if the forecasted temperature is above 100 degrees for any Sunday, the Historic Building of the La Fetra Center will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Los Angeles County provided the following tips to avoid sun and heat-related illnesses:

·      Avoid the sun from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. when the burning rays are strongest.

·      Reduce physical activity.

·      Wear a wide-brimmed hat and light colored lightweight, loose-fitting clothes when you are outdoors

·      Avoid hot, heavy meals that include proteins.

·      Set your air conditioner between 75° to 80°. If you don’t have air-conditioning take a cool shower twice a day and visit a public air conditioned facility.

·      Drink plenty of fluids even if you are not thirsty. Avoid alcohol.

·      Use sun screen with a sun protection factor of at least 15 if you need to be in the sun.

·      Don’t forget about your pets, they need plenty of water and shade.