A cold weather alert issued by the L.A. County Health Officer has been further extended to cover the weekend as temperatures remain low in Santa Clarita. 

According to the National Weather Service, wind chill temperatures are expected to be below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Affected areas include:

• Lancaster  – Thursday, Jan. 19 to Monday, Jan. 24  (continued)
• Mount Wilson  – Thursday, Jan. 19  to Monday, Jan. 24 (continued)
• Santa Clarita Valley – Thursday, Jan. 19 to Monday, Jan. 24  (continued)
• Pomona – Friday, Jan. 20 to Monday, Jan. 24 (continued)
• Woodland Hills – Friday, Jan. 20
• West San Gabriel Valley – Friday, Jan. 20, to Saturday, Jan. 21

“Children, the elderly, and people with disabilities or special medical needs are especially vulnerable during cold weather. Extra precaution should be taken to ensure they don’t get too cold when they are outside,” said Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, Los Angeles County Health Officer. 

The county encourages residents to take precautions to protect from the cold:

• Dress in layers of warm clothing if you plan to be outdoors.
• Protect head, hands and feet from the cold by wearing a hat, scarf, gloves, and socks.
• Check on and help family members, friends and neighbors with limited mobility and limited access to heat, such as seniors or those who are ill. Check on them frequently.
• If you have pets, bring them indoors and do not leave them outside overnight.

Take shelter during peak cold times:

• The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority has a Winter Shelter Program available for those who need shelter. Locations and transportation information are online or can be found by calling the LA County Information line at 2-1-1 from any landline or cell phone.

Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning when heating your home:

• Only use approved heaters, such as electric or natural gas heaters and fireplaces. Never use stoves, barbecues and ovens to heat your room or home, as these appliances can produce a deadly gas known as carbon monoxide that can collect inside your home.
• Install a carbon monoxide detector in your home to reduce the risk of poisoning.
• If you use an outdoor generator at home, place it at least 10 feet away from all doors and windows to avoid exhaust gases entering the home.

The cold weather alert is set to last until Monday, Jan. 24 for Santa Clarita residents.

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