County of Monterey to Open Cooling Centers in South County Due to the Hot Weather

The County of Monterey is opening Cooling Centers later during the week of July 9 to assist residents living in areas impacted by the Excessive Heat Warning issued for this weekend.

Below are locations for County of Monterey Cooling Centers plus other centers as well. All residents in impacted areas should be prepared for high temperatures and take needed precautions for people, plants, pets and livestock. Stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities during the afternoon and evening and never leave children or pets unattended in vehicles.

Monterey County Cooling Centers: Fri-Sun, July 14-16,11 am-6 pm

San Ardo Library, 62350 College St, San Ardo, Info: 831-386-6858

San Lucas Library, 54692 Teresa St, San Lucas, Info: 831-386-6833

King City Library, 402 Broadway St, King City, Info: Telephone: 831-386-6885

Additionally, here are 2 other cooling centers at:

City of Soledad Cooling Center:

Soledad Community Center, 560 Walker Drive, Soledad, Info: 831-223-5250

Sat, July 15, 9 am-9 pm

Sun, July 16, 10 am-6 pm

City of Greenfield Cooling Center:

Greenfield Civic Center, 599 El Camino Real, Greenfield

July 11-14 from 8:30am-4:30pm

Greenfield Community Science Workshop Cooling Station: 45 El Camino Real, Greenfield, Info: 831-540-9830

Tues, July 12-Sat, July 15, 10 am-4 pm

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