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Find Cooling Centers Near You

With more than 250 million Americans under heat alerts, a free air-conditioned cooling center can be lifesaving. Cooling-center locations and hours change day to day during a heat wave, so the most reliable way to find one open right now is to call 2-1-1. Public libraries and other public buildings offer AC year-round.

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US cooling-center map

Every US state has a 211 line and a state health-department heat page. Click a state for its authoritative sources, tracked cities, and climate-appropriate heat-safety guidance. Priority coverage (dark tiles) is the July 2026 heat-dome cluster.

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Cities facing the most extreme heat and drought

Staying safe in extreme heat

  • Call 2-1-1 (or text your ZIP to 211) to find an active cooling center.
  • Public libraries are the most reliable free, air-conditioned option year-round.
  • Drink a cup of water each hour — don't wait until you feel thirsty.
  • Heat stroke (103°F+, confusion, hot dry skin) is a 911 emergency — call immediately.
  • Never leave children or pets in a parked car, and check on elderly neighbors.

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