The Heinz-Menaker Senior Center, one of the cooling stations, at 1824 N. 4th St., Harrisburg
Major heat is forecast for this week, prompting Dauphin County to urge residents to take advantage of area cooling stations.
On Monday, the county stated that six organizations would open their doors to residents, especially older residents, who may not have access to air-conditioned spaces.
“We encourage anyone in need of relief from the extreme heat to visit one of six community center locations, all of which are welcoming non-members during periods of high temperatures,” according to a county press release.
The locations are:
B’nai B’rith Senior Center
130 S. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-232-7516
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Heinz-Menaker Senior Center
1824 N. 4th St., Harrisburg
717-238-7860
Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Friendship Senior Center
5000 Commons Dr., Harrisburg
717-657-1547
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Lykens Ballroom Senior Center
200 W. Main St., Lykens
717-453-8350
Hours: Monday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Millersburg Senior Center
109 Edward Dr., Millersburg
717-692-2657
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Leader Center for Active Life
605 Cocoa Ave., Hershey
717-533-2002
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
In the Harrisburg area, temperatures are forecast to approach or exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit from Wednesday through Saturday.
Benjamin D. Knox, administrator of the Dauphin County Area Agency on Aging, also asks residents to check in on older adults during this time, especially those with underlying medical conditions.
“We encourage residents to take a moment to ensure that family members, friends and neighbors have access to a cool, safe place to stay,” he said.
For more information, contact the agency at 717-780-6130.
