FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — With temperatures expected to soar into the upper 90s Tuesday, the city of Fort Wayne released an updated list of public cooling center s.
The Fort Wayne Rescue Mission ’s day shelter is open 7 days a week from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Open regardless of temperature. Adults can access overnight shelter here as well.
Location: 404 E Washington Blvd
Also, 3 meals are served each day for anyone in the community who is hungry:
- Breakfast at 7:00 AM
- Lunch at 12:00 noon
- Dinner at 5:00 PM.
Allen County Public Library- Main Library
Location: 900 Library Plaza
- Monday – Thursday 9am – 9pm
- Friday and Saturday 9am – 6pm
- Sunday 12pm – 5pm.
When the temperatures are expected to be above 90:
The Salvation Army Cooling Station is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Location: 2901 N. Clinton St.
On Citilink Bus Route #8
Botanical Conservatory:
Location: 1100 S Calhoun St
HOURS:
- TUESDAY 10AM – 5PM
- WEDNESDAY 10AM – 5PM
- THURSDAY 10AM – 8PM
- FRIDAY 10AM – 5PM
- SATURDAY 10AM – 5PM
- SUNDAY NOON – 4PM
InAsMuch Ministry
Location: 930 Broadway St
Monday through Friday 4:00pm-7:00pm
project.ME
2305 Broadway, 46807 on Citilink Bus Route #1
Monday-Friday 9:00am- 5:00pm
Site open for adults only due to the nature of services provided.
Faith United Methodist Church
207 E Dewald St, Fort Wayne, 46803- Enter side door and go downstairs
Every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00pm-8:00pm
Water and light snacks will be available.
Citilink Buses as Mobile Cooling Stations
On heat advisory days, Citilink buses will serve as mobile cooling stations to help our community beat the heat.
Hours of Operation:
- Monday through Friday: 5:40 a.m. to 8:15 p.m.
- Saturday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Anyone seeking relief from the heat can ride the buses to stay cool with a valid ticket during these hours.
Transfer Information: To help us maintain accurate ridership numbers, we kindly ask that you transfer buses every two hours at Central Station. Drivers may also request that you switch buses throughout the day.
Travel Training: Travel training is available to help people learn how to ride our buses. Our travel trainer can assist you with reading our maps, learning our schedules, and riding the bus with you until you feel confident to ride by yourself. To schedule travel training, call us at (260) 432-4546 or click here to learn more: Citilink Travel Training .
If you utilize this service, please remember to be kind and respectful to your fellow passengers and our staff. Stay cool and safe during these heat waves with Citilink!
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