Imperial County locals prepare for summer heat

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - We all know how the summer heat can get in the Imperial Valley, that is why the fire departments encourage people to carry their waters or drink some water. 

The Imperial County Fire Department says it's starting to prepare by meeting with other agencies around the county. 

"Preparations include obviously getting ready and adequately prepared as far as our resources are needed, partially in those areas where we see the highest incidents related to the heat," said Cedric Ceseña, Imperial County Fire Deputy Chief of Operations.

The county will have different cooling centers at several places, including the Imperial Valley mall food court.

Imperial County says this year it's focusing on areas where they see the highest number of heat-related illnesses.

"This year, the two focused areas in the Imperial County Office of Emergency Services are going to be Seeley and Niland on the north end of the county, and basically what we are planning to do is open up our cooling centers and have two new stations in both of those townships," said Ceseña.

This are the cooling centers in Imperial County.