With temperatures in the 90s, Washington County is opening six cooling centers.
The centers are located at the following places through Thursday, according to Peters Patch:
- Burgesttstown Senior Center
9a.m. to 7 p.m. - Canonsburg Senior Center
9 a.m. to 7 p.m. - Center in the Woods
7 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Monongahela Senior Center
8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Riverside Place
8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Washington Senior Center
8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The City of Pittsburgh also has four cooling centers open in Greenfield, Homewood, Sheraden and the South Side. They are open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.
There are three other cooling centers in Allegheny County that are also extending their hours during the heat wave. They include:
- Plum Senior Community Center: 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- Catholic Youth/Stephen Foster: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Jewish Community Center: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
For more information on local senior centers, visit Allegheny County’s website here.
Also, click here for tips on keeping cool from the Allegheny County Department of Human Services website.
