• Drink plenty of fluids, even if you don't feel thirsty; avoid caffeine and alcohol
• Slow down and avoid strenuous activities during the hottest part of the day
• Take frequent shade breaks 
• Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing
• Avoid too much sunshine and use sunscreen when you must be outside
• Protect your fact and head by wearing a wide-brimmed hat
• Eat small meals and eat more often; eat more salads and other foods that do not require cooking
• Avoid using appliances that generate heat during the day (such as clothes dryers and ovens)
• Make sure your home is properly insulated to conserve energy and reduce your home's power demands for air conditioning (keep shades and blinds closed during the day to keep sunlight out)
• Check on family, friends and neighbors who do not have air conditioning and let them know about the Cooling Centers
• NEVER leave children or pets alone in closed vehicles!  Temperatures inside a closed vehicle can reacy over 140 degrees F within minutes!

AIKEN COUNTY COOLING CENTERS

O'DELL WEEKS COMMUNITY CENTER
1700 Whiskey Rd. in Aiken, 803-642-7631, open 8AM - 9PM

 

Smith Hazel Recreation Center
400 Kershaw St. Aiken, 803-642-7634

8AM - 9PM M-F

9A-5P Saturday

9A-1P Sunday

 

CITIZENS PARK #2

(Between field 6 & 10)

1060 Banks Mill Rd, Aiken, 803-642-7761

8A-9P M-Th

8A-5P Friday

RICHMOND COUNTY COOLING CENTERS

Carrie J. Mays Center, 1014 11th Avenue in Augusta, 706-821-2827

Bernie Ward Center, 1941 Lumpkin Road in Augusta, 706-790-0588

Blythe Center, 3129 Highway 88 in Blythe, 706-592-4988

Henry H. Brigham Center, 2463 Golden Camp Road in Augusta, 706-771-2654

May Park, 622 4th Street in Augusta, 706-724-0504

McBean Center, 1155 Hephzibah/McBean Road in Hephzibah, 706-560-2628

Sand Hills Center, 2540 Wheeler Road in Augusta, 706-842-1912

W.T. Johnson Center (9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.), 1606 Hunter Street in Augusta, 706-821-2866

Warren Road Center, 300 Warren Road in Augusta, 706-860-2833


COLUMBIA COUNTY COOLING CENTERS

Location	Contact	Times & Days Available	Accommodations
Bessie Thomas Community Center 5913 Euchee Creek Dr.Grovetown	706-556-0807	7 am – 5 pm(Mon – Fri)	•  Sitting Room•  Ice Water•  Television•  Handicapped    Accessible·  Transportation   Available
Patriot’s Park 5445 Columbia Rd.Grovetown	Robbie Kiser706-868-3458	9am – 9pm (Mon - Thurs) 8am – 5pm (Friday) 9am – 4 pm (Saturday) 1pm – 6pm (Sunday)	•  Sitting Room•  Ice Water•  Television•  Handicapped    Accessible
Wesley United Methodist Church 825 N. Belair Rd.Evans	Pat Williams706-869-0888	9am – 5pm(Mon – Thurs)	•  Sitting Lounge•  Television•  Small Kitchen•  Indoor Gym    w/walking track •  Drink & Snack    Machines•  Handicapped    Accessible
Eubank Blanchard Community Center 6868 Cobbham Rd.Appling	Sandy Boner706-868-3349	9am – 6pm(Mon – Fri)	•  Sitting Room•  Ice Water•  Handicapped    Accessible
Laurel & Hardy Museum250 N. Louisville St.Harlem706-556-0401	Jason Rizner 706-556-0043	10am – 4pm (Tues - Sat)	•  Sitting Room•  Ice Water•  Handicapped    Accessible
Harlem Senior Center405 W. Church St.Harlem706-449-8400	Jason Rizner 706-556-0043	9am – 1pm (Mon - Fri)	•  Sitting Room•  Ice Water•  Handicapped    Accessible
Liberty Park Community Center Newmantown Rd. Grovetown	Shirley Beasley 706-863-4576	8am - 5pm (Mon - Fri)	•  Sitting Rooms •  Drink & Snack      Machines