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Extreme Heat Safety and Preparedness
For riders, workers and visitors navigating transit during extreme heat, here’s your guide to hydration, shade and safe travel across the Metro system.
Download the Heat Mitigation Guidebook (PDF, 2Mb)
Extreme heat and large crowds are expected on big event days across Los Angeles. Be smart. Whether you are heading to a concert, game, festival or community event at places like Dodger Stadium or SoFi Stadium, plan your day and travel safely.
In an emergency, please call 9-1-1 or find your nearest emergency call box.
Cooling Spots and Hydration Stations
On extreme heat days, plan ahead! Locate cooling spots and hydration locations near you to help you stay safe and reduce heat exposure.
Use the WeTap app interactive map to find hydration stations to refill your reusable water bottles.
Use the Cool Spots LA interactive map to locate nearby cooling centers and hydration stations across LA City and Ready LA County to find cooling centers countywide to cool down during extreme heat.
Plan Your Day
- Check venue policies on water refilling stations to be sure you can bring a reusable water bottle.
- Sofi Stadium does not allow metal or glass bottles and your refillable water bottle must be empty when you enter.
- Review bag restrictions, as you may need a clear bag for your belongings.
- Check venue policies on umbrellas to be sure they are allowed inside.
- Prepare for longer wait times outside to enter venues.
Help is Nearby
Extreme heat can make travel more challenging, especially when walking, waiting, transferring or spending time in crowded or unfamiliar areas. Metro supports riders, visitors and the workforce during extreme heat by providing cooler spaces, trained staff and coordinated responses across the system.
- Look for Metro Ambassador in green, Metro MVPs in pink, operator or station staff for assistance!
- Metro employees and MVPs will be located at key locations to provide crowd flow, directions and assistance.
- MVPs are trained to provide guidance during heat-related situations, call 9-1-1 in an emergency and coordinate support until emergency responders arrive.
- Metro security teams can respond to medical needs and support emergency services.
Heat Mitigation Guidebook
For more tips and links to resources around Los Angeles County, download our full Heat Mitigation Guidebook (PDF, 2Mb)
