Several Open Cooling Centers In Marion County

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Summer is here, and temperatures across Marion County are extremely hot. Thankfully, Connect2Help has provided a list of cooling centers available to residents in the event of extreme heat. Look after yourself and loved ones, and always be prepared for dangerous temperatures by finding out which center is closest to you.

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• Beech Grove Parks Department, Hornet Park Community Center- (317) 803-9096; 5245 Hornet Avenue, Beech Grove
• Edna Martin Christian Center - (317) 637-3776; 2605 East 25th Street, 37 Place, Indianapolis
• Fay Biccard Neighborhood Center at Crooked Creek - (317) 293-2600; 2990 West 71st Street, Indianapolis
• Indianapolis Public Library - Addresses and details for all two-dozen participating branches can be found online.
• Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center - (317) 639-6106; 1920 West Morris Street, Indianapolis
• Salvation Army Fountain Square Corps - (317) 632-0156; 1337 South Shelby Street, Indianapolis
• Southeast Community Services - (317) 236-7400; 901 Shelby Street, 2nd Floor Fountain Square Center, Indianapolis

>> More information via Connect2Help

WXIN provided a list of cooling centers in Madison County:

• Anderson Public Library – Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. - 111 E. 12th Street, Anderson
• Lapel Branch Library – Monday through Thursday, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., 610 Main St., Lapel
• Salvation Army – Monday and Tuesday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - 1615 Meridian Street, Anderson, IN 46016
• St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital – 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., 2015 Jackson St., Anderson. Persons needing help from the heat should enter through the emergency room entrance.
• St. Vincent Mercy Hospital – 1331 South A St., Elwood 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Note: Lobby is open to those who need a place to escape the heat.

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