DC Mayor Muriel Bowser activated cooling centers around the city as part of her heat emergency plan on Sunday as the region sees its second wave of extreme heat this year.
The District provides a map where residents seeking relief can check the status of the cooling center closest to their location by typing their address in a search bar.
Individuals who need transportation to a cooling center can call 202-399-7093 or dial 311 to request assistance.
For all animal emergencies, including animals left outside in extreme temperatures or in vehicles, you can contact the Humane Rescue Alliance at 202-576-6664.
The centers will operate through Wednesday.
The DC government is warning residents that hot and humid conditions can cause medical problems such as heat exhaustion and stroke, and asking them to stay indoors as much as possible.
If you need to go outside, you should limit exposure to the sun, and avoid hard work between 10 am and 3 pm, according to officials. You should also apply sunscreen (SPF 15-30) at least 20 minutes before going outside, and remember to drink plenty of water.
Save this number in your phone: 202-399-7093. If you see someone struggling with the heat and needs transportation to a shelter, please call the shelter hotline. https://t.co/do6rXZ4TWZ
— DC Homeland Security & Emergency Management (@DC_HSEMA) June 27, 2021
Here is the list of cooling centers across the District:
- Volta Park Recreation Center in Georgetown 1555 34th Street, Northwest DC, (202) 645-5668, Mon-Sat 10 am-6 pm.
- Barry Farm Recreation Center-1200 Summer Road in Southeast DC, Mon-Fri 8 am-6 pm Sat 9 am-5 pm.
- Emery Heights Recreation Center-5701 Georgia Avenue in Northwest DC, (202) 576-3211, Mon-Fri 8 am-6 pm, Sat 9 am-5 pm.
- Adams Place Day Center–22 Adams Place in Northeast DC, open 24 hours, (202) 832-8317
- Community for Creative Non-Violence-425 2nd Street in Northwest DC, open 24 hours, (202) 399-7093
- Patricia Handy Place for Women-810 5 Street in Northwest DC, open 24 hours
- 801 East Men’s Shelter, Catholic Charities-2700 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave in Southeast DC
- Columbia Heights Recreation Center-1480 Girard St in Northwest DC, 202-671-0373, Mon-Fri 8 am-6 pm Sat 9 am-5 pm.
- Benning Library-Dorothy I Height-3935 Benning Road in Northeast DC, (202) 281-2583, Mon-Sat: 10 am-6 pm.
- Francis A. Gregory Library-3660 Alabama Ave-Southeast DC- (202) 698-6373, Mon-Sat 10 am-6 pm.
- Anacostia Library-1800 Good Hope Road in Southeast DC-(202) 715-7707, Mon-Sat: 10 am-6 pm.
- Bellevue Library-William O. Lockridge-115 Atlantic Street in Southwest DC, (202) 281-2583, Mon-Sat: 10 am-6 pm.
- Southwest Library-900 Wesley Place in Southwest DC, (202) 724-4752, Mon-Sat: 10 am-6 pm.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library-901 G Street in Northwest DC, (202) 727-0321, Mon-Sat: 10 am-6 pm.
- Shaw Library-Watha T. Daniel-1630 7th Street in Northwest DC, (202) 727-1288, Mon-Sat: 10 am-6 pm.