CLINTON – The Clinton County Administration Building, 1900 N. 3rd St., Clinton, will be available as a public cooling center during regular business hours Monday, August 26th.
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for Monday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Clinton County policy allows for the County Administration Building to open as a cooling center during its regular business hours when an excessive heat warning is issued. Any members of the public in need of a place to cool off may use the building’s cafeteria through 4:30 p.m. Monday. The building opens at 8 a.m.
Those needing assistance outside of those hours are encouraged to contact the Red Cross at 1-800 RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). That number is answered 24 hours a day.
Clinton County Emergency Management recommends that if you have neighbors who are elderly or have medical issues, to check on them periodically to ensure that they can keep cool.
