List Of Cooling Stations Open In The Area
Source: Victoria McGraw @victoriasaidit / Radio 1 Digital
The National Weather Service has issued another heat advisory for most of our viewing area for today. So, it is important to stay cool and to know places to cool off. Here is a list of cooling stations in and around the triangle area.
WAKE COUNTY
- Wake County Public Libraries locations, calling ahead or checking online to see their hours is recommended
- Raleigh: Wake County Health & Human Services, 220 Swinburne St.
- Raleigh: Wake County Health & Human Services Center at Departure, 5809 Departure Drive
- Zebulon: Eastern Regional Center, 1002 Dogwood Drive
- Wake Forest: Northern Regional Center, 350 E. Holding Ave.
- Fuquay-Varina: Southern Regional Center, 130 N Judd Parkway NE
DURHAM COUNTY
Durham’s main library and its four regional libraries will be designated cooling centers.
Operation Rescue: Cool Shelter – The Durham Rescue Mission is also providing people relief from the dangerous heat. The cooling station is located at 1201 E. Main Street in the Durham Rescue Mission’s Center of Hope.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
The Cumberland County Department of Social Services lobbies open to the public on weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is located at 1225 Ramsey Street.
The Cumberland County Department of Public Health (First-floor lobby) is open during business hours – 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It is located at 1235 Ramsey Street.
The lobbies of Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation Centers is open to the public year-round, during normal operating hours and can be used by residents as a respite from the heat.
All eight Cumberland County Public Libraries are open weekdays and some weekends. Headquarters Library at 300 Maiden Lane, Fayetteville, Cliffdale, North Regional, and Hope Mills . You’re encouraged to check online or call before going.
ORANGE COUNTY
Orange County has compiled a list of resources for individuals and families experiencing homelessness during dangerously hot weather. The Street Outreach, Harm Reduction and Deflection Program (SOHRAD) offers help to people living unsheltered.
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