WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Cooling stations are in effect across the Mountain State as temperatures rise.
Huntington:
The Cabell County Public Library at 455 9th Street in Huntington is serving as a cooling center from Wednesday, July 26 through Saturday, July 29, during their open hours of 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wed.-Fri. And 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat. Along with air conditioning, the library will offer water, popsicles, and “a ton of books to keep you occupied while you chill out.”
Portsmouth:
Scioto County Emergency Management officials say the lobby of the Salvation Army at 1001 9th Street in Portsmouth will be open from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and 9 a.m. to noon.
Ironton:
First Baptist Church is opening its fellowship hall at 304 S 5th Street in Ironton as a cooling station Wednesday, July 26, and Thursday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Officials say anyone is welcome, and water and popsicles will be available.
The Brigg’s Lawrence County Public Library at 321 S. 4th Street in Ironton will have a cooling station open Friday, July 28, and Saturday, July 29, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Water and popsicles will be available.
Charleston:
The Centralized Assessment Office at 1015 Smith Street in Charleston will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 26 through Friday, July 29.
The North Charleston Community Center at 2009 7th Avenue will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 26 through Friday, July 29.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center at 314 Donnally Street will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 26 through Friday, July 29.
The Roosevelt Community Center at 502 Ruffner Avenue will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 26 through Friday, July 29.