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    Cooling centers available in Benton-Franklin Counties as temps rise

    By Morgan Huff,

    2 days ago

    BENTON-FRANKLIN CO. -- Need a place to beat the heat? The Benton-Franklin Health District released a list of cooling centers in the area.

    Pasco:

    Tri-City Union Gospel Mission:

    MEN'S SHELTER - 221 S. 4th Ave.

    WOMEN'S SHELTER 110 N.2nd Ave.

    Mid-Columbia Libraries - 1320 W. Hopkins St. 99301

    Mid-Columbia Libraries - 7525 Wrigley Dr. 99301

    First Avenue Center - 505 N. 1st Ave. 99301

    Kennewick:

    Mid-Columbia Libraries, Keewaydin Park - 405 S. Dayton St. 99336

    Columbia Center Mall - 1321 N. Columbia Center Blvd. 99336

    Mid-Columbia Libraries, Kennewick - 1620 S. Union St. 99338

    Richland & West Richland:

    Richland Public Libraries - 955 Northgate Dr. 99352

    Richland Community Center - 500 Amon Park Dr. 99352

    Mid-Columbia Libraries - 3802 W. Van Giesen St. 99353

    Prosser:

    Becky's Coffee Corner - 1120 Meade Ave. 99350

    Renz Farmers Insurance Agency - 1108 Meade Ave. 99350

    Mid-Columbia Libraries - 902 7th St. 99350

    Surrounding Areas:

    Benton City:

    Mid-Columbia Libraries - 810 Horne Dr. 99320

    Kahlotus:

    Mid-Columbia Libraries - 225 E. Weston Street. 99335

    Connell:

    118 N. Columbia Ave. 99326

    Basin City:

    50 N. Canal Blvd. A Mesa. 99343


    Benton-Franklin Health District (BFHD) is addressing the extreme heat by partnering and sharing vital information with the help of 211.

    “211 is a free, confidential community service and your one-stop connection to the local services you need, from information on utility assistance, food, housing, health, cooling centers and much more. Those looking to find cooling centers near them can visit wa211.org or dial 211. People are encouraged to call ahead to ensure cooling centers are open and find hours of operation. 211 is always ready to assist you in finding the help you need.” Said Joyce Newsom, the 2-1-1 & Mobility Outreach Manager at People For People

    Temporary Cooling Centers are brick-and-mortar locations that have air conditioning and a safe environment for people to cool down.

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