Stay Cool and Safe: Cooling Centers and Tips for Beating the Heat

As temperatures soar across Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Arkansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, and Illinois, it's vital to know where to find relief from extreme heat. For those without shelter or access to air conditioning, cooling centers can save lives.

Cooling Centers by State

MissouriFind local cooling centers via the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and partner organizations:https://nchh.org/information-and-evidence/learn-about-healthy-housing/emergencies/extreme-heat/cooling-centers-by-state/

KansasCall 2-1-1 or visit:https://nchh.org/information-and-evidence/learn-about-healthy-housing/emergencies/extreme-heat/cooling-centers-by-state/

IowaPolk County and other local governments offer cooling center info:https://nchh.org/information-and-evidence/learn-about-healthy-housing/emergencies/extreme-heat/cooling-centers-by-state/

ArkansasVA Poplar Bluff lists cooling centers in AR and MO:https://www.va.gov/poplar-bluff-health-care/news-releases/cooling-stations-open-in-missouri-and-arkansas/

NebraskaCall 2-1-1 or visit the NCHH resource page:https://nchh.org/information-and-evidence/learn-about-healthy-housing/emergencies/extreme-heat/cooling-centers-by-state/

WyomingCall 2-1-1 or check:https://nchh.org/information-and-evidence/learn-about-healthy-housing/emergencies/extreme-heat/cooling-centers-by-state/

IllinoisAccess the Keep Cool Illinois map of cooling centers here:https://keepcool.illinois.gov/

What If No Cooling Center Is Nearby?

• Drink water frequently

• Use cool wet cloths on skin

• Rest in shaded or indoor areas during the day

• Avoid strenuous activity in peak heat

• Visit public places like malls or libraries for AC

• Wear loose, light-colored clothes

If You Need Help

• Dial 2-1-1 to find resources in your area

• Contact your local health department for guidance

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