Public cooling center opens in Logan County, several on standby

LOGAN COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A public cooling center has opened in Logan County with several currently on standby.

A cooling center is available in Logan County during periods of excessive heat this week.

Nighbert Memorial Methodist Church is open as a cooling center and will be open this week, except for Wednesday, from 9 AM until 4:30 PM each day.

Below are the cooling centers currently on standby:

Cora Fire Department

Town of Man Fire Station 1200

Main Island Creek Fire Department

Henlawson Fire Department

Harts Fire Department

Anyone needing assistance from any of the above fire department locations to open as a Cooling Center please contact 911 or the Logan County Office of Emergency Management at (304)-752-0917.

This will allow officials to check first for availability and hours of operation throughout the daytime for these locations.

Due to temperatures in Logan County rising to unsafe levels, these cooling centers are for residents who do not have access to air conditioning.

During hot weather, residents are reminded to:

Drink plenty of fluids, and try to stay in the shade or indoors as much as possible.

If working outside, take frequent breaks, preferably in an air-conditioned space.

Check on elderly neighbors and those with functional needs. Take pets indoors and make sure they have plenty of water.

Never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle.