Cooling centers are available throughout the county for individuals seeking refuge from the weather conditions. The following facilities are designated as cooling centers:
- Adel - Adel Public Library, 303 South 10 Street, 515-993-3512.
- Clive - Clive Public Library, 1900 NW 114th Street, 515-453-2221.
- Dallas Center - Roy R Estele Memorial Library, 1308 Walnut Street, 515-992-3185.
- De Soto - De Soto Library, 405 Walnut Street, 515-834-2690.
- De Soto - AHeinz57 Pet Rescue, 4002 Ash Street, 515-834-1157.
- Dexter - Dexter Public Library, 724 Marshall Street, 515-789-4490.
- Granger - Granger Public Library, 2200 Walnut Street, 515-999-2088.
- Grimes - Grimes Public Library, 200 NE Beaverbrooke Blvd, 515-986-3551.
- Minburn - Minburn Public Library, 618 5th Street, 515-726-3900.
- Perry - Perry Public Library, 1101 Willis Avenue, 515-465-3569.
- Redfield - Redfield Public Library, 1112 Thomas Street, 515-833-2200.
- Urbandale - Urbandale Public Library, 3520 86th Street, 515-278-3945.
- Van Meter - Van Meter Public Library, 505 Grant Street, 515-996-2435.
- Waukee - Waukee Public Library, 950 Warrior Lane, 515-978-7944.
- West Des Moines - West Des Moines Public Library, 4000 Mills Civic Parkway, 515-222-3400.
- Woodward - Woodward Public Library, 118 South Main Street, 515-438-2636.
Cooling centers are available throughout the county for individuals seeking refuge from the weather conditions. The following facilities are designated as cooling centers:
- Adel - Adel Public Library, 303 South 10 Street, 515-993-3512.
- Clive - Clive Public Library, 1900 NW 114th Street, 515-453-2221.
- Dallas Center - Roy R Estele Memorial Library, 1308 Walnut Street, 515-992-3185.
- De Soto - De Soto Library, 405 Walnut Street, 515-834-2690.
- De Soto - AHeinz57 Pet Rescue, 4002 Ash Street, 515-834-1157.
- Dexter - Dexter Public Library, 724 Marshall Street, 515-789-4490.
- Granger - Granger Public Library, 2200 Walnut Street, 515-999-2088.
- Grimes - Grimes Public Library, 200 NE Beaverbrooke Blvd, 515-986-3551.
- Minburn - Minburn Public Library, 618 5th Street, 515-726-3900.
- Perry - Perry Public Library, 1101 Willis Avenue, 515-465-3569.
- Redfield - Redfield Public Library, 1112 Thomas Street, 515-833-2200.
- Urbandale - Urbandale Public Library, 3520 86th Street, 515-278-3945.
- Van Meter - Van Meter Public Library, 505 Grant Street, 515-996-2435.
- Waukee - Waukee Public Library, 950 Warrior Lane, 515-978-7944.
- West Des Moines - West Des Moines Public Library, 4000 Mills Civic Parkway, 515-222-3400.
- Woodward - Woodward Public Library, 118 South Main Street, 515-438-2636.
Cooling centers available to those in need of relief from high temperatures.
Provides coffee, water, and snacks when available.
IA Peer Center also offers phone/computer access, peer support staff, optional groups, and case management for those who qualify.
Cooling centers available to those in need of relief from high temperatures.
Provides coffee, water, and snacks when available.
IA Peer Center also offers phone/computer access, peer support staff, optional groups, and case management for those who qualify.
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Daily shelter with a capacity for 10-15 people. Meals provided daily. Showers also available.
GDC serves low income, homeless and/or recently incarcerated individuals. Services include:
-- Free or low-cost tattoo removal program
-- Economic assistance to obtain State ID, birth certificate, and applying for social security
-- Mental health group/individual therapy
-- Assistance with employment process
-- Stress reduction classes
-- Bus tickets*
-- Opportunity for community services
-- Clothing
-- Finance classes*
*Class schedules are limited to a certain number of participants and are scheduled on certain days. Bus ticket availability will vary by day.
Daily shelter with a capacity for 10-15 people. Meals provided daily. Showers also available.
GDC serves low income, homeless and/or recently incarcerated individuals. Services include:
-- Free or low-cost tattoo removal program
-- Economic assistance to obtain State ID, birth certificate, and applying for social security
-- Mental health group/individual therapy
-- Assistance with employment process
-- Stress reduction classes
-- Bus tickets*
-- Opportunity for community services
-- Clothing
-- Finance classes*
*Class schedules are limited to a certain number of participants and are scheduled on certain days. Bus ticket availability will vary by day.
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As of Jun 20, 2025, the following locations serve as cooling centers to visit during active hours:
- Beecher Community Center - 908 Game Farm Road in Yorkville: Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm; (630) 553-5777
- Caring Hands Thrift Shop- 1002 S. Bridge St. in Yorkville: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, 630-553-1847
- Fox Valley Family YMCA, 3875 Eldamain Road in Plano: 4:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 4:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, 630-552-4100
- Grace Community Church, Illinois Route 126 and Mill Road in Yorkville: Hours TBD, 630-553-0700
- Heritage Woods, 242 Greenbriar Road in Yorkville: Hours TBD, 630-882-6502
- Kendall County Health Department, 811 W. John St. in Yorkville: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 630-553-9100
- Kendall County Public Safety Center, 1102 Cornell Road in Yorkville: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 630-553-7500
- Montgomery Police Department, 10 Civic Center Ave. in Montgomery: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 630-553-0554
- Oswego Police Department, 3355 Woolley Road in Oswego: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday-Friday, 630-551-7300
- Oswego Public Library District, 32 W. Jefferson St., Oswego: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 0 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, 630-554-3150
- Oswego Senior Center, 3525 U.S. Route 34 in Oswego: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, 630-554-5602
- Oswego Village Hall, 100 Parkers Mill Road in Oswego: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 630-554-3287
- Plainfield Police Department, 14300 S. Coil Plus Drive in Plainfield: As Needed, call 815-436-2341 to confirm
- Plano Police Department, 111 E. Main St. in Plano: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 630-552-3122
- Plano Community Library, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, 630-552-2009
- Plano Wal-Mart, 6800 Route 34 in Plano: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day, 630-552-1580
- Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road in Yorkville: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, 630-553-4354
As of Jun 20, 2025, the following locations serve as cooling centers to visit during active hours:
- Beecher Community Center - 908 Game Farm Road in Yorkville: Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm; (630) 553-5777
- Caring Hands Thrift Shop- 1002 S. Bridge St. in Yorkville: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, 630-553-1847
- Fox Valley Family YMCA, 3875 Eldamain Road in Plano: 4:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 4:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, 630-552-4100
- Grace Community Church, Illinois Route 126 and Mill Road in Yorkville: Hours TBD, 630-553-0700
- Heritage Woods, 242 Greenbriar Road in Yorkville: Hours TBD, 630-882-6502
- Kendall County Health Department, 811 W. John St. in Yorkville: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 630-553-9100
- Kendall County Public Safety Center, 1102 Cornell Road in Yorkville: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 630-553-7500
- Montgomery Police Department, 10 Civic Center Ave. in Montgomery: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 630-553-0554
- Oswego Police Department, 3355 Woolley Road in Oswego: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday-Friday, 630-551-7300
- Oswego Public Library District, 32 W. Jefferson St., Oswego: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 0 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, 630-554-3150
- Oswego Senior Center, 3525 U.S. Route 34 in Oswego: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, 630-554-5602
- Oswego Village Hall, 100 Parkers Mill Road in Oswego: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 630-554-3287
- Plainfield Police Department, 14300 S. Coil Plus Drive in Plainfield: As Needed, call 815-436-2341 to confirm
- Plano Police Department, 111 E. Main St. in Plano: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 630-552-3122
- Plano Community Library, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, 630-552-2009
- Plano Wal-Mart, 6800 Route 34 in Plano: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day, 630-552-1580
- Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road in Yorkville: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, 630-553-4354
Cooling center available at campus to cool off from hot temperatures and receive breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Also offers showers to women in the community.
Cooling center available at campus to cool off from hot temperatures and receive breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Also offers showers to women in the community.
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Site available to those in need of a cool place for those with no housing. Water, showers, sunscreen, lip balm, clothes, food, shelter, and case management 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.
Site available to those in need of a cool place for those with no housing. Water, showers, sunscreen, lip balm, clothes, food, shelter, and case management 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.
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Buses act as free cooling and warming stations during extreme weather during normal business hours. Anyone who needs a place to stay warm or cool is encouraged to use these buses as warming/cooling centers or to ride a bus to a safe location.
Stations:
- Warming: When the wind chill is zero or below, rides on all local fixed route buses are free
- Cooling: When the heat index is 100 degrees or higher, rides on all local fixed route buses are free
Buses act as free cooling and warming stations during extreme weather during normal business hours. Anyone who needs a place to stay warm or cool is encouraged to use these buses as warming/cooling centers or to ride a bus to a safe location.
Stations:
- Warming: When the wind chill is zero or below, rides on all local fixed route buses are free
- Cooling: When the heat index is 100 degrees or higher, rides on all local fixed route buses are free
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All DHS offices across the state are open for people to use as a warm/cool place to stay during office hours.
All DHS offices across the state are open for people to use as a warm/cool place to stay during office hours.
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All DHS offices across the state are open for people to use as a warm/cool place to stay during office hours.
All DHS offices across the state are open for people to use as a warm/cool place to stay during office hours.
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All DHS offices across the state are open for people to use as a warm/cool place to stay during office hours.
All DHS offices across the state are open for people to use as a warm/cool place to stay during office hours.
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Provides heated facilities during cold weather and air conditioned facilities during hot weather during regular hours of operation.
Provides heated facilities during cold weather and air conditioned facilities during hot weather during regular hours of operation.
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All DHS offices across the state are open for people to use as a warm/cool place to stay during office hours.
All DHS offices across the state are open for people to use as a warm/cool place to stay during office hours.
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Offers air-conditioned spaces and cold bottled water and sack lunches during extremely hot temperatures.
Entry allowed only during meal times, but visitors do not have to exit at the conclusion of mealtime.
Transportation offered to downtown at various times in the morning and afternoon. Showers and laundry may be available to visitors.
Offers air-conditioned spaces and cold bottled water and sack lunches during extremely hot temperatures.
Entry allowed only during meal times, but visitors do not have to exit at the conclusion of mealtime.
Transportation offered to downtown at various times in the morning and afternoon. Showers and laundry may be available to visitors.
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Village Hall serves as a temporary warming/cooling center during extreme weather, during regular business hours.
Village Hall serves as a temporary warming/cooling center during extreme weather, during regular business hours.
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