JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The City of Jacksonville has activated its “Cooling Center Contingency Plan,” with cooling centers set to activate across the city through Sunday, August 16.
The First Alert Weather Team said we will see near record heat through the weekend.
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The city’s plan, which builds on previous years’ efforts, will see cooling centers open at various city facilities, including libraries, community centers, pools, and splash pads.
All cooling centers and pools will be open Wednesday through Saturday.
Monday-Saturday Locations: For extreme heat events on Mondays through Saturdays, Cooling Centers will be activated at various City of Jacksonville (COJ) facilities under normal hours of operation. These facilities will be open regardless of whether activation thresholds are met, and they include:
- All COJ Public Libraries (21 libraries): Accessible and air-conditioned spaces.
- All COJ Community Centers (20 centers): Available in multiple neighborhoods.
- All COJ Pools (31 pools) and Splash Pads (18 pads): Provide immediate cooling relief.
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On Sunday, August 16, two main cooling centers will be open.
Sunday and Holiday Locations: For extreme heat events on Sundays and holidays, two main Cooling Centers will be specifically activated from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:
- Main Library (303 N. Laura St.)
- Legends Center (5130 Soutel Dr.)
All COJ Pools and Splash Pads are open on Sundays through Labor Day weekend, the City said.
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The Jacksonville Transportation Authority will provide free transportation to cooling centers on designated heat emergency days. Riders must let the bus driver know they are heading to a cooling center, the City said.
The City of Jacksonville’s website, Jacksonville.gov/StayCoolJax, and JaxReady.com/StayCoolJax, offers additional information on cooling center locations, hours of operation, and safety guidelines for extreme heat events.
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