COOL ZONE PROGRAM

The Cool Zones program, initiated by County Supervisor Dianne Jacob, has established a network of Cool Zone sites for seniors and persons with disabilities to escape the extreme heat during the summer. There are more than 100 locations throughout San Diego County. Cool Zones are designated, air-conditioned buildings, identified by a Polar Bear Cool Zone logo.

Aging & Independence Services has partnered with San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) on this program since 2001. Low-income, homebound seniors and disabled persons can request a free electric fan if they are unable to go to a Cool Zone site. The program also offers to qualified individuals in certain ZIP codes bus passes that can be used to get to a designated Cool Zone site.

This year the Cool Zone program will begin June 22, 2011 until September 30, 2011. For more information about Cool Zones, please call after June 22, 2011 at: (800) 510-2020 and press "6".

Click on the following link to view a list Cool Zone sites: Cool Zone Sites

Click on the links below for more details

2011 Cool Zones

2011 Cool Zones Kickoff