Here's Where To Cool Down In Chester Co. During The Heat Wave

CHESTER COUNTY, PA — With temperatures soaring into the 90s and possibly even over 100 degrees over the next few days, it's important to make sure you find a way to stay cool while you're out and about.

Chester County has issued a Code Red warning, meaning county agencies are working together to help keep residents safe.

A cooling station has been set up at the New Garden Township building, and is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. If you need transportation there, call 610-268-2915.

Other places to cool down include senior centers and libraries:

• Coatesville Area Adult Senior Center, 250 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Coatesville
• Downingtown Area Senior Center, Thorndale United Methodist Church, 3503 Lincoln Highway, Thorndale
• Kennett Area Senior Center, 427 South Walnut St., Kennett Square
• Oxford Senior Center, 12 East Locust St., Oxford
• Phoenixville Area Senior Center,153 Church Street, Phoenixville
• Surrey Services for Seniors, 60 Surrey Way, Devon
• West Chester Area Senior Center, 530 E Union St., West Chester
• Atglen Library
• Avon Grove Library
• Chester County Library
• Chester Springs Library
• Coatesville Library
• Downingtown Library
• Easttown Library
• Henrietta Hankin Branch
• Kennett Library
• Malvern Public Library
• Oxford Public Library
• Paoli Library
• Parkesburg Free Library
• Phoenixville Public Library
• Spring City Public Library
• Tredyffrin Public Library
• West Chester Public Library

Officials issued the following tips to help stay safe in the hot weather:

• Drink plenty of non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated fluids.
• Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
• If at all possible, try to get outdoor work completed during the morning to avoid the warmest part of the day
• Keep windows and interior doors open when running a fan at home.
• Keep cool by seeking an air-conditioned building if available, if not, seek rest in the shade.
• Most of the Senior Adult Activity Centers (SAACs) are air-conditioned, as are malls and libraries