Pittsburgh and other communities open cooling centers ahead of potential heat wave
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- With Pittsburgh bracing for a heat wave, several cooling centers across the area are opening up.
A heat advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. Friday. Highs will be in the 90s all week, with the hottest stretch from Thursday to Friday. The heat index numbers will be well into the triple digits and may even hit 110.
Heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S. each year, according to the National Weather Service. Watch for signs of heat stroke and heat exhaustion -- like headaches, nausea, dizziness and fainting -- and seek medical attention if needed.
Several communities and community groups are opening up cooling shelters to help people who don't have access to air-conditioning.
Aside from locations on this list, you can visit pa211.org to find cooling centers nearby.
City of Pittsburgh
The City of Pittsburgh is activating its six healthy active living centers as cooling centers from Monday through Friday. They'll be open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day except Wednesday, when they'll be open from noon to 7 p.m. because of Juneteenth.
The list can be found below:
COOLING CENTERS ACTIVATED beginning Monday June 17!
— CitiParks: Pittsburgh Parks & Recreation (@CitiParks) June 16, 2024
With temps predicted to soar into the 90’s this week we will open Cooling Centers!
Monday, 6/17 to Friday 6/21—hours will be 8 AM to 7 PM with the exception of Wednesday-Juneteenth Holiday—hours on Wednesday will be 12-7 PM. pic.twitter.com/iG0ptBc1b1
Beechview Healthy Active Living Community Center
1555 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216
412-567-7290
Brighton Heights Healthy Active Living Community Center
3515 McClure Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, 412-766-4656
Citiparks Ammon
2217 Bedford Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
Citiparks Brookline
1400 Oakridge Street, Pittsburgh, PA
Citiparks Jefferson
605 Redknap Street, Pittsburgh, PA
Citiparks Magee
745 Greenfield Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
Citiparks Paulson
1201 Paulson Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
Greenfield Healthy Active Living Community Center
745 Greenfield Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
412-422-6551
Homewood Healthy Active Living Community Center
7321 Frankstown Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15208
412-244-4190
Sheraden Healthy Active Living Community Center
720 Sherwood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15204
412-777-5012
South Side Healthy Active Living Community Center
12th & Bingham Streets, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
All other healthy active living senior centers will be open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., but they'll be closed Wednesday. CitiParks recreation centers with air-conditioning will also be open, with most of them operating 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Allegheny County
Bethel Park
Bethel Park Community Center -- Sunday: 12-6 p.m.; Monday through Friday: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
5151 Park Avenue, Bethel Park, PA
412-851-2910
Those who need help can also call the dispatch center at 412-833-2000.
Carnegie
The borough building on 1 Veterans Way is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Clairton
The chambers at Clairton City Council are open from June 17-23 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Community House Church
Community House Church -- Monday through Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
120 Parkhurst Street, Pittsburgh, PA
Dormont
The Dormont Fire Department has set up a cooling station in front of its station for those in need.
Elizabeth Township
Elizabeth Township Municipal Building -- Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church of Edgewood
First Presbyterian Church of Edgewood -- Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
120 E. Swissvale Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
412-241-4613
Munhall
The borough is opening up the community room on the second floor as a cooling center. It'll be open Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Scott Township
The community room is open Monday through Thursday from noon to 6 p.m.
South Fayette Township
South Fayette Township Municipal Building -- Tuesday through Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
100 Township Drive, South Fayette, PA 15017
Shaler Township
The North Hills Library is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. The address is 1822 Mt. Royal Boulevard, Glenshaw, PA 15116
Tarentum
The borough of Tarentum is handing out free water at the Eureka Community Ambulance Service's station at 304 East Third Avenue. People are asked to ring the bell to request water.
There will also be a cooling station at VFW Post 5758 at 208 East Fourth Avenue on Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Turtle Creek
Turtle Creek borough building -- Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Verona
Verona borough building -- Monday through Friday, 12 p.m.-8 p.m.
White Oak
Sampson's Mills Presbyterian Church - Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
1665 Lincoln Way
Mary, Mother of God Parish (St. Angela's) - Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
1640 Fawcett Avenue
White Oak Borough Building - Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
2280 Lincoln Way
West Deer Township
The West Deer Fire Department #2 at 2163 Saxonburg Boulevard will be open as a cooling center from Tuesday at 8 a.m. until further notice.
**Cooling Station Available at the Fire Department!** Attention residents of West Deer Township and surrounding...
Posted by West Deer Township Police Department on Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Beaver County
The nonprofit The Cornerstone of Beaver County is opening cooling centers at the following locations:
The Cornerstone of Beaver County - Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
600 6th Street, Beaver Falls, PA
New Brighton Municipal Building - Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
610 3rd Avenue, New Brighton, PA
Uncommon Grounds - Tuesday through Thursday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
380 Franklin Ave. Aliquippa, PA