Decatur to Open “Cooling Centers” Starting Today In Preparation For 100+ Temps

Decatur Metro | June 29, 2012 | 9:18 am

From the City of Decatur’s Linda Harris…

With forecasted temperatures reaching above 100 this weekend, several City of Decatur locations have been designated as cooling centers:

Friday – June 29, 2012:

  • Decatur City Hall, 509 N McDonough St., Commission Room

Friday – Sunday, June 29, June 30, and July 1, 2012 between the hours of 12 noon through 5pm.

  • Ebster Recreation Center, 430 W Trinity Place – Theater
  • Fire Station One, 230 E Trinity Place – Training Room
  • Decatur Police Department, 420 W Trinity Place – Lobby

The Decatur Fire Department will have a limited number of “Box Fans” to distribute to those who demonstrate a need. Contact the Decatur Fire Department at 404- 373-5092 for more information.

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One Response to “Decatur to Open “Cooling Centers” Starting Today In Preparation For 100+ Temps”

  1. DecaturCyn says:
    July 1, 2012 at 11:31 am

    Excess heat is particularly dangerous for elders. Call or visit older neighbors, offer to run outdoor errands or provide transportation to a cooling center, and make sure that air conditioning systems and fans are working properly.

    This CDC page offers many good tips: http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/elderlyheat.asp.