Three Cooling Centers Open in McLean, Holiday Phone Numbers

Dranesville Supervisor John Foust announced late Tuesday evening that three cooling centers are now open in McLean.

They are located at the McLean Community Center, the Spring Hill Recreation Center, and Lewinsville Presbyterian Church at the corner of Great Falls Road and Chain Bridge Road.

"Because most of the public facilities in McLean and Great Falls did not have power, we have not been able to open local cooling stations," Foust said.

"The Spring Hill Rec Center has shower facilities which will probably be appreciated by McLean and Great Falls residents who get their water from wells that are not working due to lack of power," Foust said.

The fees for using showers at the Recreation Center have been waived but residents must bring their own towels and toiletries.

"In addition, we have arranged for transport to the church or the Spring Hill Rec Center for seniors or those with disabilities who may not have access to transportation," he said.
 
Here is the information on the cooling stations that will be open.
 
Spring Hill Recreation Center and Lewinsville Presbyterian Church: Starting tomorrow (July 4), the Spring Hill Recreation Center and Lewinsville Presbyterian Church will be available for individuals seeking relief from the heat. 

• Lewinsville Presbyterian Church has opened its doors to be a Heat Relief Center on July 3, 4 and 5  from 9:30am-4:30pm. 

• Anyone is welcome to come in, cool down, and charge up their devices.  The Heat Relief Center will be in Fellowship Hall, with access to water, bathrooms, and the nursery if there are small children. Lewinsville Presbyterian Church is located at 1724 Chain Bridge Road, McLean VA (at the intersection of Chain Bridge Road and Great Falls Street). The Lewinsville Presbyterian Church telephone number is  (703) 356-7200

• For those older adults and individuals with disabilities that need transport to one of these two facilities this week, please contact  703-324-7062 beginning July 4th at 8:30 a.m. Transportation will only be provided during the operating hours for the cooling centers.

 
Lewinsville Presbyterian Church
1724 Chain Bridge Road, McLean VA
9:30am-4:30pm
703-356-7200
 
Spring Hill Recreation Center
1239 Spring Hill Road
McLean, VA 22102
Open until 6 pm
703-827-0055
 
McLean Community Center: Power has been restored to the McLean Community Center at 1234 Ingleside Avenue in McLean and starting tomorrow (July 4) the building will serve as a cooling center for all residents. 

The center will open beginning on Wednesday, July 4th at 10 am and will close in the evening at 6 pm.  Beginning Thursday the Community Center will open beginning at 9 am and close at 11 pm.  Chairs and tables will be available throughout the lobby area and in the Community Hall wing of the center.  The kitchen will be accessible for cold drinks and visitors will be able to bring food into the building.  No pets will be allowed in the building.

Need help on the holiday? Most county government facilities will be closed for the July 4th holiday. Here is a roundup of resources and numbers that you can call. 

•Information and Referral Line: 571-350-1173 – 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. (avail. July 4 only). 
•Dominion Virginia Power for outages and downed wires: 1-866-DOM-HELP (1-866-366-4357). 
•NOVEC (Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative) outages and downed wires: 1-888-335-0500 or 703-335-0500. 
•9-1-1 for emergencies only. For non-emergencies call 703-691-2131. 
•Parks – 703-324-8661 (includes RECenters, nature centers, historic sites).   
•National Weather Service forecast: 703-652-1210.

See also: Dominion Power Restores Power to Most of McLean