ARKANSAS, USA — After a round of severe storms swept through parts of Central Arkansas, many places have opened up cooling centers to help residents who may still be without power.
Little Rock:
The City of Little Rock's cooling center is located at the East Little Rock Community Center at 2500 E. Sixth St. and is open Wednesday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
The Dunbar Community Center (1001 W. 16th St), Southwest Community Center (6401 Baseline Road), and Stephens Community Center (3720 W. 18th St) are available from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
North Little Rock:
A cooling center is available for residents at the North Little Rock Community Center located at 2700 Willow Street. It will remain open throughout the evening for residents. Vending machines are available and pets are allowed.
Anyone with questions about the cooling center can reach out to the community center at (501) 791- 8541.
Conway:
The Don Owens Sports Center is open until 9 p.m. as a cooling center but may stay open later if there is a need.
The McGee Center in Conway is operating as a cooling center between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Cabot:
The Community Place located at 2102 S 2nd Street (beside Joyland Skating and behind the Animal Clinic) will be open as a cooling center.
Bottled water will be provided. Pets are allowed on leashes as long as the owner cleans up after the animal and is respectful of other citizens who may have allergies or may not be a pet lover.
Carlisle:
The Carlisle Police Department will be used as a cooling center on June 27 for anyone who may need it.
It is equipped with a backup generator, so anyone who needs to cool off, charge medical devices, etc. can come by anytime. There will also be water on site and hot dogs will be provided as supplies become available.
Hot Springs:
The Salvation Army will be hosting a daytime cooling shelter, from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. on Wednesday through Friday, June 28 – 30, located at the Salvation Army facility on 115 Crescent Avenue.
Volunteers can sign-up here. Donations can also be dropped off at the Salvation Army facility. Items requested include Gatorade; water; cooling towels and snacks, specifically bananas and oranges, and individually wrapped snacks.
For more information, contact Salvation Army's Captain Bryan Brinlee at (501) 623-1641 or St. Luke's Episcopal Church Outreach Coordinator Kathy Randel at (501) 623-1653 ext. 20.
Jacksonville:
The Jacksonville Community Center located at 5 municipal drive is open from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Camden:
The City of Camden will have multiple cooling centers available, including:
- District Court lobby (at Sheriff's Office, will be available 24 hours)
- Camden Library (during regular hours)
- Cullendale First Baptist (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
- Stephens Community Center and City Hall
- Ouachita County Courthouse lobby
On June 28, cooling centers will also be open at the First Methodist Church Camden from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and the Victory Church Camden from 6 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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