Where to go to cool off: Government heat centers

E-Mail

Comments (0)

Text Size:

tool goes here

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.

San Joaquin Valley heat short of forecast, but air still unhealthy

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