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 MCCAC Will Be Providing Cooling Kits to Folks Through Outreach

MCCAC Will Be Providing Cooling Kits to Folks Through Outreach

The Dalles Aug. 14, 2023- The next few days it is going to be hot. In response, Mid-Columbia Community Action is working with partners to provide cooling resources throughout the region. Attached is a list of locations where folks can go if they need to stay cool. MCCAC will also be providing cooling kits to folks through outreach in addition to making them available at our offices between 9 a.m.-12 noon and 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

In preparation for the upcoming heat wave, MCCAC’s outreach team and community partners will be providing cooling bundles and local libraries will be providing a welcoming space to drop in and cool off.

-Cooling Bundles-

What: Cooling bundled contain water, Gatorade, snacks, hand-held fan, sunscreen, and lip balm

When: Mon. Aug. 14- Wed. Aug-16 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m.

Where: Pickup at MCCAC offices in The Dalles and Hood River

The Dalles- 312 E. 4th st

Hood River- 606 State Street

-Libaray Cooling Centers-

Hood River Library- 502 State St, Hood River, OR 97031.

Tues.-Thurs. 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. and Fri-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Closed Sun. and Mon.

Cascade Locks Library- 300 SE Wa-Na-Pa Street

Tues. and Thurs 2 p.m.-6 p.m. and Wed, Fri, Sat, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Closed Sun and Mon

Parkdale Library- 7300 Clear Creek Road

Tues-Thurs 2 p.m.-6 p.m. and Fri-Sat 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Closed Mon

The Dalles-Wasco County Library- 722 Court Street

Mon-Thurs 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. and Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Closed Sun

Southern Wasco County Library- 507 Grant Ave, Maupin

Mon-Thurs 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Fri-Sat 10 a.m-4 p.m.

Closed Sun




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