San Diego expands cool zones, free rides during heat waves
Statewide flex alert issued on Wednesday
and last updated 2021-07-28 21:45:19-04
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - San Diego County leaders Wednesday announced several ways for seniors, people with underlying health conditions and residents who are easily affected when temperatures rise to keep cool during heat waves including free cool zones, fans, drinking fountains and free transportation. I want San Diegans to know their county is prepared to help them beat the heat, Board of Supervisors Chair Nathan Fletcher said. Every year our county team, together with our partners, develop plans to assist San Diegans in keeping cool during unbearable heat waves. We have cool zones, free fans and new this year is a partnership with 211 San Diego to help people without transportation get to cool zones during heat emergencies for free.