DeKalb County to Open Cooling Centers
During Forecasted Excessive Heat Friday through Monday
In response to National Weather Service forecasts of heat indices exceeding 100 degrees, DeKalb County is opening cooling centers Friday, June 28, through Monday, July 1.
For a list of available libraries, visit https://dekalblibrary.org/locations.
For a list of available recreation centers, visit www.dekalbcountyga.gov/parks and click the "Recreation Programs and Centers" dropdown arrow.
DeKalb County recreation centers and libraries will be available as cooling centers during the locations’ normal business hours. Water fountains will be accessible at recreation centers and libraries.
Recreation centers will be open on Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. A room in each available recreation center will be designated as a cooling center and water fountains will be accessible. During cooling center activations, recreation center pools will be free to the public from 2 to 6 p.m.
Libraries are closed on Sundays.
The DeKalb County Department of Human Services, located at 30 Warren Street, Atlanta, also will be open to the public as a cooling center Friday and Monday, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., during the excessive heat.
Persons in DeKalb County who need homelessness assistance or housing services can contact DeKalb County Coordinated Entry by calling (404) 687-3500.
The following community partners are providing assistance during the excessive heat:
Tucker First United Methodist Church, Sunday, June 30, 2024, and each Sunday, from 1:00 – 6:00 pm. Free lunch, laundry and shower on Tucker First United Methodist Church Activities Center, 4315 Church Street, Tucker, GA 30084. This Shower Ministry is open every Sunday regardless of the heat emergency. For information, call 470-431-7800.
Frontline Response
Where: Frontline Response Headquarters Building at 2585 Gresham Rd
When: The four day stretch of Friday, June 28 - Monday July 1st from 11am-6pm only(Frontline will not provide overnight services and guests cannot arrive prior to 11am)
What: Frontline will offer the following services while our Cooling Center is active - water and snacks provided to our guested in a controlled area inside the building. No bed availability.
Transportation Requests: Requests for transportation to and from Frontline within a limited geographical area will be centralized and dispatched by referral from Office of Emergency Management Chief Cox or his delegated staff only.
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Seniors needing assistance can call the Senior Link Line at (770) 322-2950 for an assessment of need.
Persons in DeKalb County who need homelessness assistance or housing services can contact DeKalb County Coordinated Entry by calling (404) 687-3500.
1300 Commerce Drive Decatur, GA 30030
