CSRA Cooling Centers

The following is a list of reported Cooling Centers in the CSRA, listed per county.

Here's a few tips on how to beat the heat:

Drink plenty of fluids, even if you don't feel thirsty; avoid caffeine and alcohol
Slow down and avoid strenuous activities during the hottest part of the day
Take frequent shade breaks
Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing
Avoid too much sunshine and use sunscreen when you must be outside
Protect your fact and head by wearing a wide-brimmed hat
Eat small meals and eat more often; eat more salads and other foods that do not require cooking
Avoid using appliances that generate heat during the day (such as clothes dryers and ovens)
Make sure your home is properly insulated to conserve energy and reduce your home's power demands for air conditioning (keep shades and blinds closed during the day to keep sunlight out)
Check on family, friends and neighbors who do not have air conditioning and let them know about the Cooling Centers
NEVER leave children or pets alone in closed vehicles! Temperatures inside a closed vehicle can reacy over 140 degrees F within minutes!

AIKEN COUNTY COOLING CENTERS

O'DELL WEEKS COMMUNITY CENTER

1700 Whiskey Rd. in Aiken, 803-642-7631,

open M-F 8AM - 9PM

SAT 9A-5P

SUN 1P-5P

Smith Hazel Recreation Center

400 Kershaw St. Aiken, 803-642-7634

8AM - 9PM M-F

9A-5P Saturday

9A-1P Sunday

CITIZENS PARK #2

(Between field 6 & 10)

1060 Banks Mill Rd, Aiken, 803-642-7761

8A-9P M-Th

8A-5P Friday

RICHMOND COUNTY COOLING CENTERS - CLICK HERE

Carrie J. Mays Center, 1014 11th Avenue in Augusta, 706-821-2827

Bernie Ward Center, 1941 Lumpkin Road in Augusta, 706-790-0588

Blythe Center, 3129 Highway 88 in Blythe, 706-592-4988

Henry H. Brigham Center, 2463 Golden Camp Road in Augusta, 706-771-2654

May Park, 622 4th Street in Augusta, 706-724-0504

McBean Center, 1155 Hephzibah/McBean Road in Hephzibah, 706-560-2628

Sand Hills Center, 2540 Wheeler Road in Augusta, 706-842-1912

W.T. Johnson Center (9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.), 1606 Hunter Street in Augusta, 706-821-2866

Warren Road Center, 300 Warren Road in Augusta, 706-860-2833

COLUMBIA COUNTY COOLING CENTERS - CLICK HERE

Bessie Thomas Community Center

5913 Euchee Creek Dr.Grovetown

Christie Lowe706-556-0308

7am – 1:30pm(Mon – Fri)

• Sitting Room • Ice Water • Television • Handicapped Accessible

Patriot’s Park

5445 Columbia Rd.Grovetown

Dennis Hodges706-312-7401

7am – 9pm (Mon - Thurs)7am – 5pm(Friday)

9am - 5pm(Saturday)

1pm – 6pm (Sunday)

• Sitting Room • Ice Water • Television • Handicapped Accessible

Wesley United Methodist Church

825 N. Belair Rd.Evans

Pat Williams706-869-0888

9am – 5pm(Mon – Thurs)

• Sitting Lounge • Television • Small Kitchen • Indoor Gym w/walking track • Drink & Snack Machines • Handicapped Accessible

Eubank Blanchard Community Center

6868 Cobbham Rd.Appling

Sandy Boner706-868-3349

9am – 6pm(Mon – Thurs)

9am - 5pm(Friday)

• Sitting Room • Ice Water • Handicapped Accessible

Laurel & Hardy Museum

250 N. Louisville St.Harlem706-556-0401

Stacie Hart706-556-0043

10am – 4pm (Tues - Sat)

• Sitting Room • Ice Water • Handicapped Accessible

Harlem Senior Center