There are two Cool Zones in the City of Vista:
McClellan Senior Center
1400 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista
760.643.5288
Monday-Friday, 8 am-3:30 pm
Vista Library
700 Eucalyptus Avenue, Vista
760.643.5107
Monday, 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Tuesday, 12:00 pm-7:00 pm
Wednesday, 12:00 pm-7:00 pm
Thursday, 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Friday, 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Saturday, 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Sunday, 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Closed September 4 for the holiday
People can also call 2-1-1 to find a location, or, if they cannot get to a Cool Zone, ask for help with free transportation.
County health officials offer the following tips to stay cool:
Stay in an air-conditioned area during the hottest hours of the day.
Wear light, loose-fitting clothing.
Drink plenty of water (avoid alcohol and sugary drinks) and don’t wait until you are thirsty.
Take cool showers.
Never leave a child, elderly person or pet unattended in a car.
Avoid unnecessary hard work or activities outside during the hottest part of the day.
Avoid unnecessary sun exposure and wear a wide-brim hat if you need to be in the sun.
Avoid using the oven to cook.
Avoid being out during peak heat hours.
Even a few hours spent in air conditioning can help your body stay cooler.
Do not rely on electric fans for cooling if temperatures exceed 90 degrees.
If someone is showing signs of heat-related illness, call 9-1-1 and begin cooling the individual by:
Moving them to a shaded area
Spraying with cool water and fanning them
Placing them in a cool shower if they are alert
Monitoring the body temperature, and continuing cooling efforts, and
Do NOT give the victim fluids to drink
