Cooling Centers opened due to high heat index Monday

FARMERSBURG, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — As temperatures rise to dangerous levels around the area, a number of local agencies and organizations are opening cooling centers to allow residents a chance to get out of the oppressive heat.

In Vigo County, Reach Services has announced that the Pathways Day Center located at 504 S. 15th Street will be extending their hours. The group said limited laundry services would be available. Attendees can also utilize the showers at the center. Pets are also welcomed.

A Pathways representative said there’s no definite end time set for today’s services, saying the group will monitor the situation for when the temperature begins to break. The representative said they would expect that to be around 7-8 p.m.

In Clark County there will be a number of centers available throughout the week.

• Casey, Ill.
  • Casey Senior Center @ 2 SW 2nd Street.
    • Open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    • After hours contact Clark County Dispatch
• Marshall, Ill.
  • Marshall Baptist Church @ 1608 N State Highway 1
    • Open Monday through Friday 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Martinsville
  • Martinsville Township Building @ 122 W. Cumberland Street
    • Open on an “as needed” basis
• Westfield
  • Westfield Fire Hall @ 105 W. State Street
    • Open on an “as needed” basis
• West Union
  • York Township Building @ 506 E. Union Street
    • Open on an “as needed” basis

“If you or someone you know is in need of a cooling center, please contact Clark County Dispatch at 217-826-3279 and they will be able to assist you,” Clark County 911 posted to Facebook.

In Edga r County a number of centers have also been activated for the week.

• Paris Public Library
  • 207 S. Main Street
    • Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
      • 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Open Thursday
      • 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
    • Open Saturday
      • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Paris Senior Center
  • 256 W. Court Street
    • Open Monday through Friday
      • 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Brocton Community Center (as needed)
  • 203 S. Boyer Street
    • Please call Mayor Chad Dudley at 217-202-6624
• Hume Community Center (as needed)
  • 14 Center Street
    • Please call Mayor Seth Eads at 217-251-8853
• Chrisman Fire Station (as needed)
  • 104 E. Madison Street
    • Please call Fire Chief Mike Marvin at 217-822-4505
• Chrisman Public Library
  • 108 N. Illinois Street
    • Open Monday/Wednesday/Thursday
      • Noon to 5 p.m.
    • Open Tuesday & Friday
      • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Kansas Christian Church (as needed)
  • 110 N. Franklin Street
    • Please call 217-273-5195

As more centers are opened and announced MyWabashValley.com will update this article. If you know of a center in the Wabash Valley that is open, please send the information to our newsroom via email here .

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