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Where to go to cool off: Government heat centers

last updated: July 10, 2008 06:01:43 AM

Stanislaus County County and city officials have made available "cool zones," which are intended to help people get short-term relief from the heat. Modesto's are open through Friday, Patterson and Hughson through Thursday, and Riverbank and Turlock through today. Here are the locations and hours.

MODESTO

  • The Neighborhood Center at Marshall Park, 420 Chicago Ave., 1 to 10 p.m.

  • The Senior Center, 211 Bodem St., 1 to 10 p.m.

  • The Salvation Army Red Shield Center, 1649 Las Vegas St., 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

  • Maddux Youth Center, 615 Sierra Drive, 1 to 10 p.m.

    HUGHSON

  • Hughson Senior Community Center, 2307 Fourth St., 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

    PATTERSON

  • Patterson Senior Center,700 F St., 1 to 9 p.m.

    RIVERBANK

  • Riverbank Scout Hall, 3017 High St., 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

    TURLOCK

  • The Salvation Army, 693 Lander Ave., 1:30 to 10 p.m.

    COOLING CENTERS

  • Modesto's Salvation Army will welcome those seeking relief from the heat at its homeless shelter at Ninth and D Streets. It's open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., although the hours may be extended. For more information, call 525-8954.

  • Merced County has opened centers in four cities, and they will remain open at each city's discretion:

    Merced, Sam Pipes Room, Merced Civic Center, 678 W. 18th St., 5 to 9 p.m.

    Atwater, Atwater Community Center, 768 Bellevue Road, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

    Los Banos, Miller/Lux Building, 830 6th St., 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

    Gustine, Al Gorman Center, 741 Linden Ave., times to be determined.

    County libraries throughout during regular library hours.

    GO ONLINE ...

    www.StanEmergency.com: Offers vital tips and other information to keep you cool and safe

    ... OR CALL

    Heat safety hot line: 558-8035

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