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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 Extreme Heat Safety and Preparedness Guide.
Extreme heat can turn an ordinary trip into a serious health risk—especially during busy travel days, major events and long journeys across Los Angeles. As heat waves become more frequent and intense, knowing how to prepare is no longer optional; it is essential.
In an emergency, please call 9-1-1 or find your nearest emergency call box.
Be Heat Ready! Carry a refillable water bottle.
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
- In Los Angeles, peak sun exposure is from 10am-4pm, limit being outside during these hours without shade.
- Review your travel route to avoid long outdoor waiting times.
- Outside transit stations and platforms can get hot; stand in the shade.
- Bus stops may have limited shade, wait in nearby shaded areas and approach the stop when the vehicle is near arrival.
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 Ambassadors in green, an operator or station staff for assistance!
- Metro employees will be located at key locations to provide crowd flow, directions and assistance.
- Metro security teams can respond to medical needs and support emergency services.
Resources
For more tips and links to resources around Los Angeles County, download our full Extreme Heat Safety and Preparedness Guide.
