Temperatures this week are expected to be in the 90’s each day with the thermometer growing steadily higher all week. The City of Charlottesville is preparing safe places for people to be.
“With the heat wave and heat index being over a hundred degrees for the next week that several cooling centers are being opened throughout the city,” said City Councilor Michael Payne at last night’s City Council meeting.
Those locations and times are:
- Herman Key Jr Recreation Center at 800 E Market Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
- Monday – Friday: 12 PM – 9 PM
- Saturday and Sunday: 1 PM – 6 PM
- Jefferson Madison Regional Library Central Branch at 201 E Market Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
- Monday – Thursday: 9 AM – 9:00 PM
- Friday and Saturday: 9 AM – 5:00 PM
- Closed Sundays
- Closed Wednesday, June 19th due to Juneteenth Holiday
- Tonsler Recreation Center at 500 Cherry Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22902
- Monday – Friday: 12 PM – 8 PM
- Saturday: 12 PM – 6 PM
- Closed Sunday
The city also sent out tips to avoid injury such as staying hydrated, limiting outdoor activities, dressing appropriately, and to check on those who are vulnerable.
“Ensure that family members, neighbors, and friends, especially the elderly, children, and those with chronic illnesses, are safe and staying cool,” reads a press release sent out on Monday.
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