City Wide Cooling Centers Now Open Through Friday

Thursday, August 12, 2021 - 14:26

In response to rising temperatures and heat advisories, the City of Charleston announces that cooling centers are open at the following community centers:

Roosevelt Neighborhood Center OPEN 12p-8p

502 Ruffner Avenue, Charleston, WV 25311

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center OPEN 9a-9p

314 Donnally Street, Charleston, WV 25301

North Charleston Community Center OPEN 9a-9p

2009 7th Avenue, Charleston, WV 25387

Kanawha City Community Center OPEN 9a-9p

3511 Venable Avenue, Charleston, WV 25304

The centers will offer air conditioned shelter and cold water. We also remind the public that WV 2-1-1 is ready to help people facing difficulties. Our resource navigators can help connect individuals and families with food pantries, health care services, utility and eviction prevention assistance and more. Those seeking help should dial 2-1-1 or visit WV211.org.

Dial 2-1-1 or text your Zip Code to 898-211 today, help is available 24/7. WV 211 is a program of the United Ways of West Virginia.