Cooling centers available in Michiana

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MICHIANA -- With temperatures in the 90's this week in Michiana, several localities have released lists of cooling centers available for the public to utilize as a safety measure.

For counties without cooling centers listed, residents can call 211 to find the nearest cooling center. We will update this list as more information becomes available. 

INDIANA

St. Joseph County:

Community centers in South Bend are always open to the public, no matter what season

Charles Black Community Center - 3419 W. Washington St. - Monday-Thursday - 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., Friday - 9 a.m. -5 p.m. - CLOSED on weekends, CLOSED July 4

Howard Park Event Center - 604 E. Jefferson Blvd. - Monday-Friday - 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Saturday - 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sunday - Noon - 6 p.m., July 4 - Noon-10 p.m.

O'Brien Fitness Center - 321 E. Walter St. - Monday-Thursday: 5 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday: 5 a.m.- 7:30 p.m., Saturday: 7 a.m.- 3 p.m., Sunday: 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. - CLOSED July 4

Martin Luther King Jr. Dream Center - Monday-Friday - 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday - 9 a.m.-2 p.m. - CLOSED July 4

Pinhook Community Center - 2801 Riverside Dr. -Times vary and hours are typically by appointment

Local libraries


Elkhart County:

Guidance Ministries (216 North 2nd St, Elkhart) - Phone: 574-296-7192 Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. ET

Faith Mission (801 Benham Avenue, Elkhart) Phone: 574-293-3406, Hours: Daily 24 hours


Starke County:

Starke County Public Library Schricker Main Branch (152 West Culver Road, Knox) Phone: 574-772-7323. Hours: Available during branch hours.

North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library (208 Keller Avenue, North Judson) Phone: 574-896-2841, Hours: Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. CT


Kosciusko County:

Syracuse Community Center - Saturday from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday and Tuesday from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Wawasee High School will be available during all other times. If you are needing shelter at the high school, please contact the Syracuse Police Department at 574-267-5667.


LaGrange County:

LaGrange County Public Library, Main Branch, 203 W. Spring St., LaGrange from 9 a.m.- 8 p.m.

LaGrange County Public Library, Topeka Branch, 133 N. Main St., Topeka from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

LaGrange County Council on Aging, 410 E. Central Ave., LaGrange from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Parkview LaGrange Hospital, 207 N. Townline Rd., LaGrange from 7 a.m. - 5p.m.


Marshall County:

Argos Police Department lobby will be open 24 hours

Bremen Town Hall is available during weekday business hours 4:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Bremen Police Department after 4:30 p.m. or on weekends

Plymouth Police Department lobby will be open 24 hours


La Porte County:

Michigan City's City Hall - 100 E. Michigan Blvd. - Monday-Friday - 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Michigan City Police Department - 1201 E. Michigan Blvd. - Daily 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Michigan City Fire Admin Building - 2510 E. Michigan Blvd. - Monday-Friday - 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Nest Community Shelter - 1001 W. 8th St. - Daily 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

La Porte City Hall - 801 Michigan Ave. - Monday–Friday - 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

La Porte Civic Auditorium - 1001 Ridge St. - Monday-Friday - 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

La Porte County Public Library - 904 Indiana Ave. - Monday-Thursday - 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday - 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday - 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

La Porte Fire Station 3 - 710 Daytona St. - Daily 8 a.m.-10 p.m., Station 3 will be temporarily unavailable while responding to calls. *

LPCPL Exchange - 807 Indiana Ave. - Monday-Thursday - 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday - 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday - 9 a.m.-5 p.m.


Fulton County:

Support Café (715 Main Street, Rochester) Phone: 574-223-2233, Hours: Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. ET

Kewanna Community Center (404 North Toner Street, Kewanna) Phone: 574-224-2666, Hours: Tuesday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET

Pulaski County:

Pulaski County Public Library (121 South Riverside Drive, Winamac) Phone: 574-946-3432, Hours: Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. ET


MICHIGAN

Berrien and Cass Counties:

Those without access to air conditioning can text or call Michigan 211 (dial 2-1-1, or 844-875-9211) or contact their local health department to find nearby cooling centers. You can also text your zip code to 898211.


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