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Offers help for those needing respite from the summer heat or the freezing temperatures of winter. The decision is determined by the local weather agencies.

Community cooling stations open across the community when daytime temperatures reach 90 degrees or above for two consecutive days or more.

-- Kroc Center, 2825 Y Street, (402) 905-3500 Mon-Fri 7 am-7 pm; Sat 8 am-5 pm

-- North Corps, 2424 Pratt Street, (402) 451-4048 Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm-- Citadel Corps, 3738 Cuming Street Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

-- Burrows Center lobby, 6101 NW Radial Highway, (402) 898-6090: Operational times not listed; call for information.

-- Salvation Army Renaissance Village, 3612 Cuming Street, Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Cold drinks will be provided to anyone seeking respite from the hot weather. Cooling stations will open when temperatures reach 90 degrees or above for three consecutive days.

Warming centers.

-- NEBRASKA PEER CENTER (OMAHA): Open to the public, including those banned from local shelters (unless involved in a safety concern). Offers coffee, water, and donuts when available.

-- IOWA PEER CENTER (COUNCIL BLUFFS): Individuals who are banned/barred from local shelters are not welcome. Serving adults with mental health concerns, substance use, or housing instability. Offers water, coffee, phone/computer, peer support staff, optional groups, case management for those who qualify. Hand warmers, gloves, hats, blankets available.

Cooling center available at campus to cool off from heat and receive breakfast, lunch and dinner. Also offers showers to women in community.

Offers access to informational, educational, and recreational resources to the community, including online resources, genealogy, and language learning. The library also offers free access to computers, Wi-Fi, meeting spaces, and events for all ages.

PRINTING, COPYING, SCANNING, FAX SERVICES: individuals may print files from the library's computers or by using the remote printing service to print from any mobile device, laptop, or home computer to the library's printers. (Documents will be saved in the print queue for 2 days.)

  • B&W Print or Copy: $.10/page
  • Color Print or Copy: $.50/page
  • Scan to Email or USB: Free
  • Fax: $.50/page
  • Page sizes available are Letter size (8.5" by 11") or Legal size (8.5" by 14") paper. 1-sided printing and copying only.


WARMING CENTER: During extreme cold, the library may be used as a warming center.

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Extreme Cold Warming Centers
Faxing Services
Library Services
Document Copying Services
Public Internet Access Sites

Community cooling stations open across the community when daytime temperatures reach 90 degrees or above for two consecutive days or more.

-- Kroc Center, 2825 Y Street, (402) 905-3500 Mon-Fri 7 am-7 pm; Sat 8 am-5 pm

-- North Corps, 2424 Pratt Street, (402) 451-4048 Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm-- Citadel Corps, 3738 Cuming Street Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

-- Burrows Center lobby, 6101 NW Radial Highway, (402) 898-6090: Operational times not listed; call for information.

-- Salvation Army Renaissance Village, 3612 Cuming Street, Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Cold drinks will be provided to anyone seeking respite from the hot weather. Cooling stations will open when temperatures reach 90 degrees or above for three consecutive days.

Warming centers open across the community when daytime temperatures are frigid. Centers are open when the Wind Chill Index (WCI) is expected to reach below freezing or air temperature goes down to at least 10 to 15 degrees.

-- Kroc Center, 2825 Y Street, Mon-Fri 7 am-7 pm, Sat 8 am-5 pm

-- North Corps, 2424 Pratt Street, Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm; Lunch starting at 11 am

-- Citadel Corps / Heritage Place, 3612 Cuming Street, Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm

Provides a warming shelter in the extreme cold.

Warming center available on days when temperatures are below freezing (32 degrees Fahrenheit). Men, women, and families are welcome to the space without residing in the center itself. Lunch and dinner are available to guests at 12 pm and 6 pm. All guests will have access to any Open Door Mission partner agencies on-site.

Must complete intake if staying overnight.

Warming/Cooling Centers are utilized during extreme heating or cooling events. These locations include public libraries, shopping centers, and community/senior centers.

Emergency operations center for the County, which handles emergency response incidents, including accidents, fires, floods, storms and other disasters. Also responsible for requesting federal assistance after a disaster.

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County Government Departments/Offices
Disaster Response Services
County Offices of Emergency Services
Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning
Extreme Heat Cooling Centers

Warming centers open across the community when daytime temperatures are frigid. Centers are open when the Wind Chill Index (WCI) is expected to reach below freezing or air temperature goes down to at least 10 to 15 degrees.

-- Kroc Center, 2825 Y Street, Mon-Fri 7 am-7 pm, Sat 8 am-5 pm

-- North Corps, 2424 Pratt Street, Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm; Lunch starting at 11 am

-- Citadel Corps / Heritage Place, 3612 Cuming Street, Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm

Site available to those in need of a cool place for those with no housing. Water, sunscreen, and lip balm will be available to those who check in.

Available any day when there is a heat advisory affecting the Omaha Metro Area.

Lunch provided 11:30 am-12:30 pm.

When temperatures/wind chill are below a certain degree, the gymnasium is open as a warming shelter. Call for information.

Offers a place for people to get out of the extreme cold/hot weather as it occurs in Ankeny and surrounding areas. Anyone is able to come in and enjoy the library services during regular business hours throughout these extreme weather events.

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Extreme Cold Warming Centers
Extreme Heat Cooling Centers
Warming/Cooling Centers are utilized during extreme heating or cooling events. These locations include public libraries, shopping centers, and community/senior centers. DART Route information is available on the list of warming/cooling centers to help callers find their way to the appropriate DART bus. Visit the health departments website for more information at https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/health-department/programs-and-services/emergency-preparedness/

Warming centers.

-- NEBRASKA PEER CENTER (OMAHA): Open to the public, including those banned from local shelters (unless involved in a safety concern). Offers coffee, water, and donuts when available.

-- IOWA PEER CENTER (COUNCIL BLUFFS): Individuals who are banned/barred from local shelters are not welcome. Serving adults with mental health concerns, substance use, or housing instability. Offers water, coffee, phone/computer, peer support staff, optional groups, case management for those who qualify. Hand warmers, gloves, hats, blankets available.

Community cooling stations open across the community when daytime temperatures reach 90 degrees or above for two consecutive days or more.

-- Kroc Center, 2825 Y Street, (402) 905-3500 Mon-Fri 7 am-7 pm; Sat 8 am-5 pm

-- North Corps, 2424 Pratt Street, (402) 451-4048 Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm-- Citadel Corps, 3738 Cuming Street Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

-- Burrows Center lobby, 6101 NW Radial Highway, (402) 898-6090: Operational times not listed; call for information.

-- Salvation Army Renaissance Village, 3612 Cuming Street, Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Cold drinks will be provided to anyone seeking respite from the hot weather. Cooling stations will open when temperatures reach 90 degrees or above for three consecutive days.

Weather related shelter for those needing respite from the summer heat or the freezing temperatures of winter. The decision is determined by the local weather agencies. Bring any items to keep you entertained and comfortable.

Categories

Extreme Cold Warming Centers
Extreme Heat Cooling Centers
Please call ahead of time for updated information regarding the Cooling Center. Offers air conditioned spaces and cold bottled water during extremely hot temperatures.

Available to anyone under the age of 25. Older population allowed in to cool down and receive meal and water as long as everyone is being safe.
Provides a cooling station for those needing respite from the summer heat. The decision is determined by the local weather agencies. Bring any items to keep you entertained and comfortable. See website for locations.
Offers a daytime cooling center for people and their pets to get out of the heat and cool off during the ARL's regular business hours.
Warming/Cooling Centers are utilized during extreme heating or cooling events. These locations include public libraries, shopping centers, and community/senior centers.

Categories

Extreme Heat Cooling Centers
Extreme Cold Warming Centers
Provides shelter for those needing respite from the freezing temperatures of winter. The decision is determined by Salvation Army. Bring any items to keep you entertained and comfortable.
Cooling facility/warming center during the summer/winter for any resident needing a means of staying cool/warm.

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Extreme Cold Warming Centers
Extreme Heat Cooling Centers