Johnston and Other Metro Residents Can Escape the Heat at Salvation Army Cooling Centers

Residents of Johnsotn and surrounding metro cities looking to escape the brutal heat can head to one of

Persons needing relief from the heat can spend the day in air conditioned rooms at the Salvation Army's two worship and community centers in Des Moines at 1216 East 25th Court and at Sixth and Forest north of downtown Des Moines.

The east side Citadel Corps is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The near north side Temple Corps is open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The two sites are open for heat relief any weekday the outdoor temperature or heat index is 100 degrees or warmer.

The Salvation Army is also assisting at Polk County's overnight cooling center at 1548 Hull Avenue by providing food for dinner and breakfast each day.

If you're looking to stay closer to home, the serves as a cooling station, as well as, Merle Hay Mall.

Many public places, like malls, libraries, senior centers, are air conditioned and are open to the public as daytime cooling centers. Two hours in air conditioning can significantly reduce the risk of health problems. Click here for a full list of daytime cooling centers in Polk County. 

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