Extreme Heat: Helpful Tips and Cooling Center Resources
With the current extreme heat affecting many of the counties we serve, it’s important to stay safe, stay cool, and know where to go for relief if needed. High temperatures can be especially dangerous for people with disabilities, so we want to share some helpful reminders and resources with you and your loved ones.
Here are a few ways to stay safe in the heat:
- Drink plenty of water, even if you don’t feel thirsty.
- Stay indoors during the hottest part of the day (usually between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.).
- Use fans or air conditioning if available or take cool showers or baths.
- Wear light, loose-fitting clothing.
- Check in with friends, neighbors, or caregivers regularly.
If you or someone you support needs a place to cool down, cooling centers are open throughout many communities. Please remember to call ahead to any shelter or center to make sure they’re open and able to help before you go.
You can also:
- Dial 211 or visit 211info.org to find up-to-date information about local cooling centers and other resources.
- Contact your Personal Agent for additional help, guidance, or support.
If you don’t have an air conditioner and need somewhere to go to stay cool, we’ve listed cooling centers available in the six counties we serve that are experiencing the extreme heat wave today.
Benton County
Learn more at the county website by clicking here.
Alsea Community Library
19192 Alsea Highway, Alsea
Phone:541-487-5061
Corvallis-Benton Public Library
645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis
Phone: 541-766-6793
Corvallis Community Center (C3)
2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis
Phone: 541-766-6959
Corvallis Daytime Drop-In Center
530 SW 4th St, Corvallis
Phone: 458-233-5327
Unity Shelter – Corvallis Hygiene Center
211 SE Chapman Pl, Corvallis
Phone: 541-250-5113
Chance Recovery (Community Helping Addicts Negotiate Change Effectively)
535 SW 4th St., Corvallis, OR 97333
Phone: 541-224-7839
Monroe Community Library
380 N 5th St, Monroe
Phone: 541-847-5174
Philomath Community Library
1050 Applegate St, Philomath
Phone: 541-929-3016
Columbia County
Learn more on the CCO website by clicking here.
Clatskanie Library District
11 Lillich Street
503-728-3732
10am-6pm Wed. – Fri.
Rainier City Library
106 W. B Street
503-556-7301 (City Hall)
10:30am-5pm Wednesday
9:00am-5pm Thursday
10:30am-5pm
Vernonia Public Library
701 Weed Avenue
503-429-1818
10am-5pm Wednesday
12pm-7pm Thursday
10am-5pm Friday
Scappoose Public Library
52469 SE 2nd Street
503-543-7123
10am-8pm Wed. – Thurs.
10am-6pm Friday
St. Helens Public Library
375 S. 18th Street
503-397-4544
10am-7pm Wed. – Thurs.
10am-5pm Friday
Marion County
Learn more and stay updated by clicking here.
Arches Day Center
615 Commercial St.NE , Salem, OR 97301
503-399-9080
Operational Days: 7 Days a Week
Operational Hours: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Small Domestic Pets Accepted: Yes
Comments: Well behaved pets accepted. Adults 18 and older.
NWHS HOAP
694 Church St NE , Salem, OR 97301
503-588-5827
Operational Days: Mon.-Fri.
Operational Hours: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Small Domestic Pets Accepted: Yes
Comments: Provides water and hydrating liquids, brunch, showers, laundry, and clothing., well behaved pets.
Salem-ROCC
1190 Broadway St NE , Salem, OR 97301
503-393-4273
Operational Days: Wed. thru Mon 10am-5pm, Tuesday 12pm-5pm
Operational Hours: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Small Domestic Pets Accepted: No
Kindness Closet- Grace Community Church
4105 Lancaster Dr NE , Salem, OR
503-5761687
Operational Days and Hours: Call to determine
Oak Park Church of God
2990 Lancaster Dr. NE , Salem, OR 97305
503-364-3626
Operational Days: Thurs. Only
Operational Hours: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Small Domestic Pets Accepted: No
Seed of Faith Ministries Cooling Center
1240 Winter St NE , Salem, OR 97301
Operational Days: July 16th and July 17th
Operational Hours: 3pm-7pm
Comments: Meals and Cold Drink served – Internet access
Mt. Angel Library
290 E. Charles St. , Mt. Angel, OR 97362
Operational Days: July 16 & July 17
Operational Hours: 11:00am – 8:00pm
Comments: Free wifi, water, games and movies
Stayton City Library
515 N 1st St. , Stayton, OR 97383
Operational Days: July 15 & July 16
Operational Hours: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Small Domestic Pets Accepted: No
Turner Fire Department
7605 3rd St. SE , Turner, OR 97392
Operational Days: July 16 only
Operational Hours: 3:00pm – 8:00pm
Small Domestic Pets Accepted: No
Comments: Water and Gatorade available
Jefferson Community Center
107 N Main St. , Jefferson, OR 97352
Operational Days: July 16
Operational Hours: 2:00pm – 8:00pm
Small Domestic Pets Accepted: No
Polk County
Dallas Public Library
950 Main Street, Dallas, OR
Monday-Tuesday: 10AM – 6PM
Wednesday – Friday: 10AM – 5 PM
Saturday: 10AM – 2PM
Independence Public Library
175 Monmouth Street, Independence, OR
Monday-Friday: 11AM – 6PM
Monmouth Public Library
168 Ecols Street
Tues-Friday: 10AM – 6 PM
Sat: 10 AM- 4 PM
Monmouth Senior Community Center
180 Warren Street S.
Monday – Friday: 9 AM – 4PM
Willamina Public Library
382 NE C Street
Monday: 10AM – 3PM
Tuesday – Friday: 1PM – 5PM
Saturday: 10AM – 3PM
Yamhill County
See the infographic for more!
McMinnville Public Library
225 NE Adams Street, McMinnville
Wednesday: 10AM – 7PM
Thursday: 10AM – 5PM
Friday and Saturday: 10AM – 5PM
Amity City Hall
109 Maddox Avenue, Amity
Monday-Friday: 8AM – 5PM
Carlton Civic Center
191 E Main Street, Carlton
Monday – Friday: 8AM – 4PM
Lafayette Community Center
133 Adams St
Call city hall to determine hours at 503-864-2451
Newberg Community Drop-In Center
504 E. 1st St., Newberg
Monday – Friday: 9AM – 5PM
Sheridan City Hall
120 SW Mill Street, Sheridan, OR
Monday – Friday: 8AM – 4PM
Willamina Public Library
382 NE C. Street, Willamina
Tuesday – Friday: 1PM – 5PM
Saturday: 10AM – 3PM
