Clark County Activates Cooling Centers as Heat Wave Hits

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Clark County has announced the activation of cooling stations at dozens of community centers, libraries, and other public facilities in response to an extreme heat warning issued by the National Weather Service. The cooling centers will be open from Thursday through Saturday, with varying hours depending on the location, to provide respite from the forecasted record-high temperatures.

Why it matters

The extreme heat event is expected to pose a significant threat to public health and safety, especially for vulnerable populations such as the elderly, young children, and those without access to air conditioning. The opening of these cooling centers is a critical measure to help protect the community and prevent heat-related illnesses.

The details

The cooling stations will be located across Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, and Laughlin, and will include facilities such as community centers, libraries, and the Courtyard Homeless Resource Center. The centers will provide a cool, air-conditioned space for anyone in need of relief from the heat. Some locations will also accommodate pets. The county is urging residents to take advantage of these resources during the heat wave.

• The extreme heat warning will be in effect from 11 a.m. Wednesday until 8 p.m. Sunday.
• The cooling centers will be open from Thursday through Saturday.

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