Excessive heat is forecast, requiring extra care and attention by and for older adults, who are prone to heat-related illness. Please also ensure safety and comfort of your own, neighbor’s and family member’s pets. It is important to check on older adults in your life and neighborhood daily to check for signs of heat stress, ensure they’re drinking enough water, and that they and any pets are keeping cool. Potential power outages impact reliance on air conditioning and fans.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offer information about the impact of Heat on Older Adults including a caretaker checklist.
- The Ohio Department of Aging offers information on Summer Safety for Older Adults, including how to prepare, weather terminology, avoiding weather-related scams and more.
- The Ohio Consumers’ Counsel provides helpful information on Summer Cooling Tips.
Please check on older adults among your acquaintance plus pets to ensure their safety and comfort and provide water, ice, fans, shade, and other items as needed.
Cooling Centers
The following organizations operate as cooling centers during their open hours. This list will be updated as new information becomes available.
Clark County
- Clark County Public Library (Main Branch), 201 S. Fountain Ave, Springfield
- Library Park Branch: 1119 Bechtle Ave, Springfield
- Library Southgate Branch: 1863 S. Limestone St, Springfield
- Library South Charleston at 5 W. Jamestown St., South Charleston
- Library Enon at 209 East Main St., Enon
- The Salvation Army: 15 S. Plum St, Springfield
- Clark State College (Sara T. Landess Technology & Learning Center Rotunda): 570 E. Leffel Ln, Springfield
- Springfield Soup Kitchen: 830 W. Main St, Springfield
- New Carlisle Library, 111 E. Lake Ave, New Carlisle
- Bethel Township Community room, 3333 Lake Rd, Medway
Greene County
- Beavercreek Senior Center, 937-426-6166
- Fairborn Senior Center, 937-878-4141
- Yellow Springs Senior Center, 937-767-5751
- Beavercreek Community Library, 937-352-4001
- Cedarville Community Library, 937-352-4006
- Fairborn Community Library, 937-878-9383
- Jamestown Community Library, 937-352-4005
- Winters-Bellbrook Community Library, 937-352-4004
- Xenia Community Library, 937-352-4000
- Yellow Springs Community Library, 937-352-4003
- John Bryan Community Center, 937-767-7202
- Fairborn Police Department Lobby, 70 W. Hebble Ave., Fairborn
Montgomery County
- Greater Dayton Recreation Center, 2021 W. Third St.
- Lohrey Recreation Center, 2366 Glenarm Ave.
- Northwest Recreation Center, 1600 Princeton Drive
- Payne Recreation Center (Moraine), 3800 Main Street
- Washington Township Recreation Center, 895 Miamisburg-Centerville Road
