#coolingcenters — Public Fediverse posts
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Opinion: We should remember unhoused people when a severe snowstorm hits
Here we go again. #Toronto’s annual open-and-shut Band-Aid operation of emergency shelters for inclement weather.Updated Jan. 15, 2026
By Cathy Crowe Contributor"Here we go again. Toronto’s annual open-and-shut Band-Aid operation of emergency shelters for inclement weather.
"I’m used to city councillors fighting hard for their communities — whether it’s for transit, schools, safe roads, libraries or parks — but none of them questioned why their Scarborough, East York, York, North York or Etobicoke wards had no cool centres.
"Instead, it appears they believe a single 24/7 cooling centre, likely operating in the lobby at Metro Hall, will be sufficient for everyone needing respite across a city that spans 43 km east to west and 21 km north to south. This despite the city’s own 2024 Street Needs Assessment that counted more than 1,600 people living outside and shelter data that documented more than 150 people per day denied shelter due to lack of space.
Toronto has botched its approaches to protect vulnerable people during extreme weather."
Source:
https://www.thestar.com/rolling-file/opinion-we-should-remember-unhoused-people-when-a-severe-snowstorm-hits/article_0ccef729-53aa-455e-bf22-69106af3e072.htmlArchived version:
https://archive.ph/Ek5Fc#EmergencyPreparedness #EmergencyShelters #ExtremeWeather #ClimateChange #WarmingCenters #CoolingCenters #Housing4All #TorontoON #Ontario #Canada
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Inside Climate News: How Do You Escape a Heat Wave When You Have Nowhere to Go?
"During this week’s heat wave, Dillon called paramedics for two unhoused people exhibiting symptoms of heat stress. She also found that many of the locations listed on the city’s website were inaccessible or underutilized.
Like most of the community service centers, all of the senior centers listed on the cooling center resources page are closed on the weekends, including during the heat wave, she said. While public libraries were well-utilized, Dillon said, she noted that other options, like splash pads at city parks, are targeted at children and are not realistic solutions for many adults and seniors seeking relief from the heat. Although the city advertises that police stations are open 24/7 for people to escape the heat or cold, Dillon added that some unhoused people may not feel safe taking refuge there. "
h/t @clive
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/26062025/chicago-unhoused-people-struggle-to-escape-heat/
#heatwaves #disasters #heat #coolingcenters #climateemergency
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Will it reach 100 degrees in #NYC this week?
The temperature on Tuesday could approach the century mark and break a record that has stood since the 1800s. A "#CodeRedAlert" has been issued for #NewYorkCity.
By Brian Lada, AccuWeather
Published Jun 23, 2025 9:09 AM EDT | Updated Jun 24, 2025 7:31 AM EDT
"A massive heat wave is unleashing the hottest weather in years across the eastern United States, and the temperature in one of the biggest cities in the country could hit triple digits for the first time in over a decade.
"New York City is forecast to approach the 100-degree mark Tuesday afternoon, the hottest day of the ongoing heat wave.
"The AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperature will be even higher, peaking between 105 and 110 F, when taking into account factors such as high humidity and intense sunshine. Even if the temperature does not reach 100 degrees at the city's weather station in Central Park, it could hit triple digits in some areas nearby.
"Extreme heat can be dangerous for people who spend time outdoors. It also puts extra strain on the energy grid as air conditioning units go into overdrive to keep homes and businesses cool.
" 'This week's heat wave could be deadly and life threatening if you are not prepared,' New York City Mayor Eric Adams said.
"The New York City Department of #SocialServices issues a "Code Red Alert" in response to the #HeatWave. #CoolingCenters will be open for those who need access to areas to get relief from the #ExtremeWeather.
When was the last time it was 100 degrees in NYC?
"The last time the temperature reached 100 degrees in New York City's Central Park was on July 18, 2012.
"The daily high temperature record for June 24 is likely to be broken, which is 96 degrees set in 1888. However, the all-time record of 106 degrees set on July 7, 1936, is expected to remain intact."
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Several #CoolingCenters open in #Vermont, #NewHampshire and #NewYork due to #ExtremeHeat
Rare 'extreme heat warning' issued in Vermont, New York as dangerous heat settles in
by Michael Cusanelli
Jun 23, 2025BARRE, Vt. — "Several municipalities in our region have opened cooling centers as temperatures will soar close to 100 degrees this week.
"Hinesburg Emergency Management has opened a cooling center at the CVU High School Library. Guests are welcome to visit the cooling center Monday and Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
"The Middlebury Recreation Building on Creek Road is also open from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. both Monday and Tuesday. The town poll will be open as well from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.
"The city of Burlington has several cooling centers available across the city, as well as a shade tent set up in City Hall Park.
"Barre, meanwhile, is opening the Municipal Pool free of charge to all city residents on Monday. Proof of residency is required.
"In New Hampshire, Lebanon is opening several cooling areas for the general public on Monday and Tuesday. Those include the Lebanon Public Library, the Kilton Library and the Lebanon Airport Terminal Building. The Upper Valley Senior Center will also double as a cooling shelter for senior citizens only.
"In New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency for Clinton and Essex counties, with cooling centers open across the North Country. The public libraries in Chazy Plattsburgh, Au Sable Forks, Wadhams, Chateaugay and Tupper Lake will be turned into cooling centers. A full list of shelters is available at the New York Department of Health website."
Source:
https://www.mynbc5.com/article/cooling-centers-vermont-new-hampshire-heat/65156676#NewEnglandWx #ExtremeHeat #ClimateChange #GlobalHeating #Heatwave #Heatwaves #StayingCool #ClimateDiary #StayCool #CommunityResources
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#Maine #CoolingCenters: Find a spot near you
As temperatures rise, communities across Maine open cooling centers to keep residents safe from the elements.
Author: NEWS CENTER Maine Staff
Published: 12:49 PM EDT June 22, 2025
Updated: 3:22 PM EDT June 23, 2025AUGUSTA, Maine — "Summer has arrived in Maine, bringing rising temperatures and longer days. But when the heat becomes dangerous or oppressive, community cooling centers help support those who need an escape from the heat and humidity.
"The centers are often located in public spaces, such as recreation centers or libraries. They typically open for short-term purposes.
"While the primary purpose is to save lives by getting people out of potentially dangerous heat conditions, cooling centers may also provide charging stations, showers, or food.
"The latest listings for cooling centers are on the Maine Emergency Management Agency's [#MEMA] website. We've included a roundup here as well as additional resources to help you stay safe this summer when temperatures rise.
Androscoggin County
Community Resource Center
121 Mill St.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (or later) Tuesday, June 24
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 25Auburn
Auburn Senior Community Center
48 Pettengill Park Road
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 24Auburn
Hasty Gymnasium at Auburn Recreation
48 Pettengill Park Road
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, JuneAuburn
Auburn Public Library
49 Spring St.
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, June 24-25Durham Eureka Community Center
606 Hallowell Road
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 24Lisbon Police Department
300 Lisbon St.
Open as needed 24/7A.B. Ricker Memorial Library
1211 Maine St.
9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, June 23-24
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, June 25-26
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 27Turner Fire & Rescue
19 General Turner Hill Road
Available as neededAroostook County
Caribou Wellness Center
55 Bennett Drive
6 a.m. to 6 p.m.Cumberland County
Bridgton Community Center
15 Depot St.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25Baxter Library
71 South St.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, June 23
9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 24#PortlandPublicLibrary
5 Monument Square
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 24#ScarboroughPublicLibrary
48 Gorham Road
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Friday
9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. SaturdayKennebec County
Augusta Civic Center, Cumberland Room
76 Community Drive
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 24Waterville City Hall Annex
46 Front St.
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 24Knox County
#RocklandPublicLibrary
Rockland City Hall
Flanagan Community Center
Open during "normal business hours"Public Library (former Gilford Butler School)
54 Spruce Head Road
Noon to 4 p.m. Monday, June 23
Noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, June 24-25Union Town Office
567 Common Road
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25Lincoln County
Boothbay Harbor Town Office
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 24
8:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 25Central Lincoln County YMCA
575 Maine St.
5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 23-27Newcastle Fire Station Community Room
86 River Road
Closes at 7 p.m. Monday, June 23Oxford County
Town of Canton Meeting Room
94 Turner Street
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday
8 a.m. to noon Tuesday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday
8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday
8 a.m. to noon FridayPiscataquis County
Dover-Foxcroft Town Office, Community Room
48 Norton Avenue
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25
Sagadahoc CountyTopsham Municipal Building, Russel Room
100 Main St.
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 24
York CountyParsonsfield Town Office
634 North Road
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, June 24-25Berwick Fire Department
3 Public Safety Way
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25#McArthurLibrary
270 Main St.
9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25Buxton Town Office
185 Portland Road
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25Kennebunk Free Library
112 Main St.
9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 24Church on the Cape
3 Langsford Road
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 24Kennebunkport
Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library
18 Maine St.
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 24North Lebanon Second Baptist Church
259 Bakers Grant Road
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 24Limington Municipal Complex
425 Sokokis Ave.
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, June 23-24D.A. Hurd Library
51 High St.
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, June 23
1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 24
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 25Saco Community Center
75 Franklin St.
7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25Waterboro Town Hall
24 Townhouse Road
Noon to 5 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, June 23-24Waterboro
#WaterboroPublicLibrary
187 Main St.
Noon to 8 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, June 23-24York Public Library
15 Long Sands Road
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25"State and local resources are available for people who are experiencing homelessness or are in need of housing or heating support. Link below for more information.
"For direct assistance to find resources available near you, dial 211 or call 1-877-463-6207; text your ZIP code to 898-211; or email [email protected].
What are the risks?"According to the Maine Emergency Management Agency, heat-related illnesses in the state more often occur when temperatures reach the mid-80s or higher.
“Heat-related illnesses, like heat exhaustion or heat stroke, happen when the body is not able to properly cool itself,” according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “While the body normally cools itself by sweating, during extreme heat, this might not be enough. In these cases, a person's body temperature rises faster "
MEMA list of Cooling Centers:
https://www.maine.gov/mema/response-recovery/mass-careEmergency shelters for the #Unhoused:
https://www.mainehousing.org/programs-services/homeless/emergency-shelters#MEWx #ExtremeHeat #MaineWx #ClimateChange #GlobalHeating #Heatwave #Heatwaves #StayingCool #MaineClimateDiary #ClimateDiary
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Today on the Maine coast (Monday, June 23rd), there is a seabreeze, so Portland is 10 degrees cooler (72°F , 22.2°C ) than it is inland (83°F , 28.3°C ). However tomorrow (June 24th), there won't be a seabreeze, and Portland is predicted to hit a high of 98°F (36.7°C )! The same as it is inland. No relief at the beach!
Also, the #PortlandPublicLibrary's downtown location (Monument Square) has just been declared an official "cooling center" (there may be others in different locations -- I'll see what I can find).
#MaineClimateDiary #ClimateDiary #Heatwave #Heatwaves #ClimateChange #Maine #CoolingCenters #StayCool
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Houston and Harris County are getting financial assistance from a local electricity retailer to operate more than 20 cooling centers throughout the summer months.
#Business #CityOfHouston #HarrisCounty #Houston #Local #News #CoolingCenters #CoolingCentersInHarrisCounty #CoolingCentersInHouston #HoustonHeat #ReliantEnergy #SummerInHouston
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New collaborative UofA and ASU journal article on addressing inequities in cooling center access out with Lance Watkins, Heidi Brown, and others on the Arizona CDC BRACE team! https://doi.org/10.1029/2023CSJ000038 #coolingcenters #extremeheat #heatresilience
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Bloomberg: Operating the Perfect Cooling Center Is Harder Than It Looks
As temperatures climb, public officials are learning that getting people to come to air-conditioned cooling centers isn’t as easy as just opening the doors.
#ClimateEmergency #climate #AC #heatwaves #CoolingCenters #community
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Cooling centers are still open across the Houston region as more than 250,000 remain without electricity a week after Hurricane Beryl. Here's a list of places throughout the area, along with food-and-water distributions and other resources.
#CityOfHouston #FortBend #Galveston #HarrisCounty #Houston #Hurricane #Local #News #PublicSafety #Weather #Beryl #CoolingCenters #FoodDistribution #HoustonShelters #HurricaneBeryl #HurricaneBerylAftermath
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Hello from #HarrisCounty #Texas, where the #temperature is 78°F and the dewpoint is 74° due to the relative humidity of 89% at 1:30 in the blessed AM.
Under these circumstances, hanging damp curtains is an ideal way to grow your own mildew. #LifeHack
I've been without #power since before 6:00 AM on Monday due to #Beryl.
What works here:
- Stay hydrated. Don't worry about keeping track unless you really struggle.
- Don't move more than you have to. And, when you have to, do as much as you can as efficiently as possible. Then, rest.
- If you can find a rechargeable fan or a fan that runs off USB, get one and use it.
- Get the highest mAh #USB power bank you can afford from a reputable company, and charge it when you can. I like #Anker.
- Most #CoolingCenters are also charging centers.
- Those 4°C gel "collars" are amazing if you have a way to chill them. Get at least three. They chill at refrigerator temp, so they will work in your cooler with ice. You should be able to rotate them. If you have generator, they chill faster in the deep freeze, and two should be sufficient.
- Wear a non-slip headband. Mine are from Treadbands, but any that will keep the sweat off your face. As dermatologists and influencers like to remind us, your face is more sensitive than the rest of your skin, and sweat is basically bio-brine.
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Houston-area residents who are without electricity and looking to escape the summer heat in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl can seek refuge at cooling centers and shelters across the region. Here's a list of locations.
#CityOfHouston #FortBend #Galveston #HarrisCounty #Houston #Hurricane #Local #News #PublicSafety #Weather #Beryl #CoolingCenters #CoolingCentersInHarrisCounty #CoolingCentersInHouston #HoustonShelters #HurricaneBeryl
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The City of Houston will open dozens of cooling centers on Wednesday while a heat advisory is expected to stay in place until 8 p.m.
#CityOfHouston #News #CoolingCenters #HeatAdvisory #NationalWeatherService
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"Gov. Katie Hobbs has issued a heat state of #emergency for #Arizona, to support local heat relief efforts in impacted counties including Maricopa, Coconino and Pinal and also signed an executive order to “better coordinate future government heat responses statewide and announced state-run #CoolingCenters.”
Nearly 60 heat-associated deaths have been confirmed in Maricopa County so far this year, with over 300 other deaths under investigation."
#ExtremeHeat
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Cooling centers are open today! All currently operating city recreation centers, all Denver Public Libraries are available for people to escape this dangerous heat. Please check vulnerable neighbors. #Denver #Colorado #CoolingCenters #ExtremeHeat #ClimateConsequences
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Bomb shelters, built to offer protection from air raids, now offer protection from #ClimateViolence.
"Cities around #China opened #BombShelters to provide citizens with refuge from the heat, as exceptionally high temperatures across the country has begun to claim lives. "
#CoolingCenters #ClimateChange #heatwave
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From Cameron Beach #DAT on FaceBook:
FOR RESIDENTS IN TEXAS FACING THE IMPACTS OF THE UNPRECEDENTED HEAT WAVE THERE IS A
RESOURCE AVAILABLE TO YOU. PLEASE CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING STATE-PROVIDED INTERACTIVE WEBSITE LINK TO ACCESS THE LOCATION OF
COOLING CENTERS NEAR YOU.#texas
#texasheatwave
#Texasstrong
#heatwave
#COOLINGCENTERS
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Heat is a #SilentKiller, and many cities are realising that #Climate preparedness must include #heat resilience. But
"Opening #CoolingCenters during a #heatwave might not be enough to prevent unnecessary deaths if people don't think they need to go. More effective #communication is one critical tool for reducing the harmful consequences of #ExtremeHeat on human health."
