Cooling centers are designated locations with air conditioning where people can go to escape the heat during extreme temperatures. They are typically open during the hottest parts of the day and offer a cool environment, water, and sometimes other support services.
Types of locations that typically serve as cooling centers during a heatwave include:
- Senior centers;
- Libraries; and
- Other community spaces.
Please call PA 211 or visit the Search Pennsylvania 211 website for more current and up-to-date information.
Additional resources about cooling centers:
- Dauphin County Opens Cooling Centers to Help Residents Beat the Heat
- LIST: Cooling Centers in Midstate Pennsylvania | ABC27
- List: South-Central Pennsylvania Cooling Centers
- Where to Beat This Heat? Here Are Some Places to Cool Down | TribLIVE.com
- Where to Find Cooling Centers, Pools in Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, Chester Counties | CBS Philadelphia
Please note:
This is not an all-inclusive list. There are more cooling centers than those listed on the PA211 map link.
