With this heat the City of Glendale Community Services & Parks Department is activating four community centers throughout the city as cooling centers through Monday, Oct. 7.

There are cooling centers open throughout the area including:

Adult Recreation Center, 201 E. Colorado St., (818) 548-3775, open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Pacific Community Center, 501 S. Pacific Ave. (818) 548-4098, open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Maple Park Community Center, 820 E. Maple St. (818) 548-3694, only open on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Sparr Heights Community Center, 1613 Glencoe Way (818) 548-2187, open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Those who plan to be outdoors should take precautions to protect themself from the sun and heat.

• 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 outdoors.
• Avoid hot, heavy meals that include proteins.
• Set air conditioners between 75° and 80°. Those who don’t have air conditioning should take a cool shower twice a day.
• Drink plenty of fluids, even if not thirsty. Avoid alcohol and caffeine.
• Those who need to be in the sun should use sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15.
• Stay in shade whenever working outdoors.
• Don’t forget about pets; they need plenty of water and shade.

Symptoms of dehydration and heat cramps include dizziness, fatigue, faintness, headaches, rapid heartbeat, muscle cramps and increased thirst. Anyone experiencing these symptoms should seek immediate medical attention or call 9-1-1.