Stevenson to open Cooling Shelter on Saturday, June 26

From Tamara Kaufman of Washington Gorge Action Programs:

With the onset of extremely hot temperatures in the region over the next few days, WAGAP is opening a Cooling Center at the site adjacent to the Hegewald Center at 710 SW Rock Creek Drive in Stevenson, Washington beginning tomorrow Saturday, June 26 through Tuesday, June 29.

STEVENSON COOLING CENTER TIMES AND DATES:

11 AM - 7 PM, Saturday, June 26

11 AM - 7 PM, Sunday, June 27

11 AM - 7 PM, Monday, June 28

11 AM - 7 PM, Tuesday, June 29

If you are unable to shelter in a cool location and remain safe and healthy during these days, you are welcome to come by and get out of the heat. COVID-19 protocols will be in place.

WAGAP's Cooling Center coordinator will be doing in-person outreach today throughout the community, Friday, June 25, and handing out bottles of water to those in need. Call (509) 281-1129 for questions.