FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – Hotter days are returning to Central California and not everyone has access to air conditioning to escape the heat.
Authorities in Valley cities and counties have opened designated cooling centers for the public.
The centers are meant to provide relief to residents in need of an escape from the Valley’s scorching summer.
Here is a list of locations that have been announced:
CITY OF FRESNO
Cooling Centers will be open to the public during daytime extreme heat temperatures. The Centers will open at 12:00 PM and close at 8:00 PM. People can catch a free ride on any FAX bus, Just tell the driver that you would like to go to the nearest Cooling Center.
- Ted C Wills Community Center: 770 N San Pablo Ave
- Mosqueda Community Center: 4670 E Butler Ave
- Maxie L Parks Community Center: 1802 E California Ave
CITY OF CLOVIS
With summer temperatures beginning to climb, Sierra Vista Mall has partnered with the City of Clovis and the Clovis Fire Department once again to serve residents during periods of extreme heat.
Residents are welcome to stay cool at Sierra Vista Mall Monday through Friday from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM on any day when the National Weather Service predicts Clovis temperatures to be 105 degrees or greater.
While there, participants can expect a cool environment and access to complimentary water at the customer service booth. Non-service animals are not allowed in the mall.
The Sierra Vista Mall is located at 1050 Shaw Ave in Clovis. Clovis Transit provides rides at no cost, and the mall can be accessed via Stageline’s Route 50 or through the
use of the Round Up service.
Additional details on transit stops and schedules can be found at clovistransit.com or
by calling 559-324-2770.
KINGS COUNTY
COOL PLACES
Agencies and businesses in Kings County that open to the public during regular business hours. Participating businesses in Kings County include the list below. Please call ahead before your visit to the sites to confirm availability of space and operating hours.
- Armona Branch Library: 233 E. Kings Street 559-583-5005
- Armona Senior Center: 10953 14th Avenue 559-852-2828
- Avenal Veteran’s Hall: 108 W. Kings Street 559-386-5861
- Corcoran Branch Library: 1001-A Chittenden Ave 559-992-3314
- Corcoran Depot: 1099 Otis Avenue 559-992-2177
- Recreation Association of Corcoran: 900 Dairy Avenue 559-992-5171
- Hanford Branch Library: 401 N. Douty Street 559-582-0261
- Hanford Kings Gospel Mission: 801 West 7th Street 559 415-6700
- Kettleman City Family Center: 75 Fifth Street 559-386-1693
- Lemoore Branch Library: 457 C Street 559-924-2188
- Stratford Branch Library: 20300 Main Street 559-947-3003
COOL CENTERS
Facilities administered by each city in response to the National Weather Service forecast predicting temperatures at 105 degrees Fahrenheit or higher for two consecutive days and does not drop below 80 degrees F at night. Activation of center and hours of operation are determined by each city and may vary depending on its weather forecast. Please contact in advance to determine hours of operation. If you need transportation to a cool center during activation, KART may be able to assist with a ride to a designated location, with a 24 hour notice (except Sundays). Specific route times will be designated per event based on demand. Call (559) 584-0101 for additional information
- City of Avenal Veteran’s Hall: 108 W. Kings Street
- City of Hanford Longfield Center: 560 S. Douty Street
- City of Lemoore Recreation Center: 721 W. Cinnamon Drive
- City of Corcoran Recreation Center: 900 Dairy Avenue
MERCED COUNTY
The Bus will provide free rides to cooling centers located along routes.
- Atwater City Hall Lobby: 750 Bellevue Road, Monday-Sunday 10 am-6 pm
- Atwater Library Branch: 1600 Third Street, Tuesday 10 am-8 pm; Wednesday, Thursday 10 am-6 pm; Friday, Saturday 10 am-5 pm
- Delhi Library Branch: 16881 W. Schendel Road, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10 am-6 pm; Wednesday 10 am-8 pm; Friday 10 am-5 pm; Saturday 10 am- 3 pm
- Dos Palos City Hall: 2174 Blossom Street, Monday-Friday 8 am-4 pm
- Dos Palos Police Department: 1546 Golden Gate Avenue, Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm
- Dos Palos Library Branch: 2002 AlMondayd Street, Wednesday 10 am-6 pm; Friday 10 am-5 pm; Saturday 10 am-3 pm
- Gustine Library Branch: 205 6th Street, Tuesday, Thursday 10 am-6 pm; Saturday 10 am-5 pm
- Hilmar Library Branch: 20041 W. Falke Street, Wednesday 10 am-6 pm; Friday 10 am-5 pm; Saturday 10 am-3 pm
- Le Grand Library Branch: 12949 Le Grand Road, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10 am-6 pm; Friday 10 am-5 pm; Saturday 10 am-3 pm
- Livingston Police Department: 1446 C Street, Sunday-Saturday 8 am-5 pm
- Livingston Library Branch: 1212 Main Street, Tuesday 10 am-8 pm; Thursday 10 am-6 pm; Saturday 10 am-5pm
- Los Banos Library Branch: 1312 Seventh Street, Tuesday, Thursday 10 am-6 pm; Wednesday 10 am-8 pm; Friday, Saturday 10 am-5 pm
- Los Banos-Mercy Springs Church of Nazarene: 1238 Santa Barbara Drive, Wednesday-Friday 1 pm-8 pm
- Merced Library Branch: 2100 O Street, Monday, Thursday 10 am- 6 pm; Tuesday, Wednesday 10 am-8 pm; Friday, Saturday 10 am-5 pm
- Santa Nella Library Branch: 29188 W. Centinella Avenue, Tuesday, Thursday 1 pm- 6 pm
- Snelling Library Branch: 15916 N. Hwy 59, Tuesday & Thursday 1 pm-6 pm
TULARE COUNTY
- Alpaugh Public Library: 3816 Ave 54, Tuesday-Wednesday 10am-12pm & 1pm-6pm
- Earlimart Public Library: 780 E Washington St, Tuesday-Friday: 10am-1pm & 2pm-6pm
- Exeter Public Library: 230 E Chestnut St, Tuesday 10am-1pm & 2pm-7pm, Wednesday-Fri: 10am-1pm & 2pm-6pm
- Farmersville Public Library: 623 N. Avery Ave., Tuesday 10am-1pm & 2pm-6pm, Thursday 10am-1pm & 2pm-7pm & Friday 10am-1pm & 2pm-6pm
- Lindsay Public Library: 157 N Mirage Ave, Tuesday-Friday: 10am-1pm & 2pm-6pm
- Pixley Public Library: 927 Center St, Tuesday-Friday 10am-1pm & 2pm-6pm
- Porterville Armory: 29 N Plano St, Monday-Sunday 8pm-8am
- Porterville City Hall: 291 N Main St, Monday-Friday: 730am-5pm
- Porterville City Library: 50 W. Olive Ave., Suite B, Monday-Thursday 9am-8pm, Friday-Saturday 9am-6pm & Sunday 12pm-5pm
- Porterville Transit Center: 61 W Oak Ave, Monday-Saturday: 7am-7pm & Sunday 8am-5pm
- Strathmore Public Library: 19646 Road 230, Tuesday-Wednesday: 10am-1pm & 2pm-6pm
- Terra Bella County Library: 23825 Ave 92, Tuesday-Thursday 1230pm-430pm
- Tipton Public Library: 301 E Woods Ave, Thursday-Friday:10am-1pm & 2pm-6pm
- Visalia Police Activities League Building: 701 E Race Ave, Monday-Sunday 9pm-7am
- Visalia Public Library: 200 W Oak Ave, Tuesday-Thursday 10am-7pm; Friday 10am-6pm; Saturday 10am-4pm
