Cooling Centers Around the Metro

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – If you need a place to cool down during the hot days this week, you can visit several cooling centers in Kansas City and around the metro area.

An excessive heat advisory is in effect for the entire NBC Action News viewing area with high temperatures expected in the mid-90s and heat indices near 110 degrees. NBC Action Weather Meteorologist Jeremy Nelson says a heat warning will be in effect for Tuesday and Wednesday. With such high temperatures, it is important to stay cool this week.

The Salvation Army will activate its eight metro community centers Tuesday as cooling centers. The cooling centers will be open from 8 a.m. until at least 5 p.m. Complimentary cold drinks and light snacks provided along with a comfortable place to relax and rest.


Bellefontaine
3013 E. 9th St., KCMO

Blue Valley
6618 Truman Rd., KCMO

Grandview
6111 E. 129th St., Grandview, MO

Independence
14700 E. Truman Rd., Independence, MO

Kansas City, KS
6723 State Ave., KCK

Northland
5306 N. Oak Trafficway, KCMO

Olathe
420 E. Santa Fe, Olathe, KS

Westport
500 W. 39th St., KCMO

Grandview, Mo.

Two cooling centers are now open in Grandview. The first is at Mid-Continent Public Library, 12930 Booth Ln. The other is at the Salvation Army building , Booth Manor, 6111 East 129th Street.

Mission, Kan.

In Mission, Kan., the Sylvester Powell Jr. Community Center is open as a cooling center and will remain open until June 24. As additional heat advisories warrant additional days will be added. The center is open from 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Olathe, Kan.

The City of Olathe is opening cooling centers at its two public library locations. The Olathe Main Library, 201 E. Park Street in downtown, is open from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. The Indian Creek Branch Library, 12990 S. Black Bob, is open from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m.

Johnson County Library Branches

You may also cool down at Johnson County’s thirteen library branches. All the facilities will be available during normal business hours. Library hours vary by location. Call (913) 495-2400 to check hours of operation for their nearest library branch, or visit the Library Web site at www.jocolibrary.org.