More About Northwest Indiana Cooling Centers ๐Ÿงกโ„๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Cooling centers are activated across Northwest Indiana during periods of extreme heat, particularly when temperatures or heat index values exceed safe levels (often around 88ยฐF or higher).

Common locations include municipal buildings, libraries, and Salvation Army centers.

๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ“ž Residents can call 2-1-1 or visit in211.org for real-time updates on available locations.

Residents are urged to check on elderly neighbors, individuals with medical conditions, and other vulnerable populations.

Stay safe, stay hydrated, and take advantage of these cooling centers during periods of extreme heat. ๐ŸงŠ๐ŸŒก๏ธ

๐Ÿ’ฅ Please note that this information is subject to change at any time. We strongly encourage contacting the listed facility or local authorities for the most up-to-date information.


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โ˜Ž๏ธ๐Ÿ“ž ๐—ก๐—ผ๐—ป-๐—˜๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐˜† ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐——๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฐ๐—ต

Jasper County: (219) 866-7344
Lake County: (219) 660-0000
La Porte County: (219) 326-7700
Newton County: (219) 474-5661
Porter County: (219) 477-3000
Pulaski County: (574) 946-3341
Starke County: (574) 772-3771

La Porte County Temporary Emergency Shelters possible through Interfaith Community PADS.
(219) 276-7582

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๐—•๐—จ๐—ฅ๐—ก๐—ฆ ๐—›๐—”๐—ฅ๐—•๐—ข๐—ฅ

๐ŸŒŸโœจ From Burns Harbor Fire Department: โ€œCooling centers will be available by request. Please contact the non-emergency number (219) 787-8591 for assistance. You will then be directed to one of several locations.โ€

โ˜Ž๏ธ๐Ÿ“ž
Police Department: (219) 787-9412
Fire Department: (219) 787-8591

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๐—–๐—˜๐——๐—”๐—ฅ ๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—ž๐—˜

๐Ÿ“Town Hall
7408 Constitution Ave
(219) 374-7000

โ˜Ž๏ธ๐Ÿ“ž
Police Department: (219) 374-4444
Fire Department: (219) 374-5961

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๐—–๐—›๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ง๐—ข๐—ก

๐ŸŒŸโœจ From Chesterton Fire Department: โ€œAs always if you need shelter from the environment, the Chesterton Town Hall located at 726 Broadway is a 24/7 weather relief center.โ€

๐Ÿ“Town Hall Meeting Room
726 Broadway
(219) 926-1641
24/7

โ˜Ž๏ธ๐Ÿ“ž
Police Department: (219) 926-1136
Fire Department: (219) 926-7162

โ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธโœฆโ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธ
๐—–๐—ฅ๐—ข๐—ช๐—ก ๐—ฃ๐—ข๐—œ๐—ก๐—ง

๐ŸŒŸโœจ "An Emergency Cooling Center must be activated by the City of Crown Point in extreme circumstances such as a power outage or inclement weather.

First United Methodist Church has an emergency weather center. Follow the City of Crown Point on Facebook for updates.

If you need assistance, please call the non-emergency services line at 219-660-0000."

๐Ÿ“ First United Methodist Church
352 S Main St
(219) 663-1515

โ˜Ž๏ธ๐Ÿ“ž
Police Department: (219) 663-2131
Fire Department: (219) 662-3248

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๐——๐—˜๐— ๐—ข๐—ง๐—ง๐—˜

The library serves as a primary local cooling center during extreme heat events.

๐Ÿ“ Jasper County Public Library, Demotte Branch
901 Birch Street
(219) 987-2221
Mon-Thurs 9am-7pm
Fri and Sat 9am-5pm

๐Ÿ“ Newton County Public Library, Roselawn Branch
4421 Indiana 10
(219) 345-2010
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9am-5pm
Wednesday 9am-7:30pm
Saturday 9am-1:30pm

Because temporary stations are often activated dynamically depending on heat index severity, the Jasper County Emergency Management or local officials may establish additional designated spaces.

โ˜Ž๏ธ๐Ÿ“ž
Jasper County Emergency Management: (219) 866-9423
Jasper County Community Services: (219) 866-8071
Police Department: (219) 987-3344
Fire Department: (219) 987-2121

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๐——๐—ฌ๐—˜๐—ฅ

๐ŸŒŸโœจ From Dyer Police Department: โ€œPlease dress cool and prepare for high temperatures in the upcoming days. Please check on your neighbors and the elderly during these times. As always, any Dyer resident needing a weather shelter should contact Lake County non-emergency (219) 660-0000.โ€

๐Ÿ“Dyer Town Hall
1 Town Sq
(219) 865-6108

โ˜Ž๏ธ๐Ÿ“ž
Police Department: (219) 865-1163
Fire Department: (219) 865-4226

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๐—˜๐—”๐—ฆ๐—ง ๐—–๐—›๐—œ๐—–๐—”๐—š๐—ข

๐Ÿ“Martin Luther King Center
4802 Melville Avenue
(219) 391-8481
7am-7pm

East Chicago Parks and Recreation, Riley Park Hall
1005 East Chicago Avenue
(219) 391-8474
Sun-Sat 11am-7pm

โ˜Ž๏ธ๐Ÿ“ž
Police Department: (219) 391-8400
Fire Department: (219) 391-8472

โ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธโœฆโ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธ
๐—š๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ฌ

๐Ÿ“Calumet Township Multipurpose Center
1900 W 41st Ave
(219) 880-4900
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
๐Ÿšจ Women, children & family shelter.

๐Ÿ“ Monroe Smith Center
4101 Washington St
(219) 501-8766
12-6pm

๐Ÿ“Brother's Keeper
2120 Broadway
(219) 882-4459
8am-6pm
๐Ÿšจ Adults only

โ˜Ž๏ธ๐Ÿ“ž
Police Department: (219) 881-7300
Fire Department: (219) 881-5252

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๐—š๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—™๐—™๐—œ๐—ง๐—›

๐ŸŒŸโœจ From Griffith Police Department: โ€œDuring emergency situations and inclement weather, temporary centers will be established at the Griffith Central Fire Station located at 130 N Lafayette St. Residents without access to safe living quarters can seek shelter at the fire station until conditions subside. If residents are unable to provide their own transportation to the center, they are encouraged to call 219-924-7503."

๐Ÿ“Griffith Central Fire Station
130 N Lafayette Street
(219) 924-7500

๐Ÿ“Senior Center
349 N Indiana Ave
(219) 924-1405

โ˜Ž๏ธ๐Ÿ“ž
Police Department: (219) 924-7503
Fire Department: (219) 924-7500

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๐—›๐—”๐— ๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—ง

๐Ÿ“Starke County Public Library
6 North Starke Street
(574) 867-6033
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am-5pm
Saturday 8am-12pm

โ˜Ž๏ธ๐Ÿ“ž
Police Department: (574) 867-2623
Fire Department: (574) 867-2221

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๐—›๐—”๐— ๐— ๐—ข๐—ก๐——

๐ŸŒŸโœจ From Mayor Thomas McDermott: โ€œWhen extreme weather is expected, the City of Hammond has designated the Civic Center, Jean Shepherd Community Center, and Sportsplex as an emergency center. Individuals may use these facilities during regular operating hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. if necessary. If a power outage were to occur, these shelters will remain open during the overnight hours.โ€

๐Ÿ“Jean Shepherd Community Center
3031 J.F. Mahoney Drive
(219) 554-0155
8am-5pm
๐Ÿšจ In the event of a power outage, center may remain open overnight.

๐Ÿ“Civic Center
5825 Sohl Avenue
(219) 853-6378
8am-5pm
๐Ÿšจ In the event of a power outage, center may remain open overnight.

๐Ÿ“Hammond Sportsplex
6630 Indianapolis Blvd
(219) 853-7660
8am-5pm
๐Ÿšจ In the event of a power outage, center may remain open overnight.

๐Ÿ“First Baptist Church
527 State Street
(219) 932-0711
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
๐Ÿšจ Men only 17+.

โ˜Ž๏ธ๐Ÿ“ž
Police Department: (219) 853-6490
Fire Department: (219) 853-6416

โ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธโœฆโ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธ
๐—›๐—”๐—ก๐—ก๐—”

๐Ÿ“ La Porte County Public Library
108 East West Street
(219) 797-4735
Mon and Wed 1pm-7pm
Thurs and Fri 1pm-6pm
Sat 9am-1pm

โ˜Ž๏ธ๐Ÿ“ž
Police Department: (219) 326-7700
Fire Department: (219) 797-5735

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๐—›๐—˜๐—•๐—ฅ๐—ข๐—ก

๐Ÿ“Porter County Public Library Hebron Branch
201 West Sigler Street
(219) 462-0524
Monday-Thursday 9am-7pm
Friday 9am-6pm
Saturday 9am-5pm

โ˜Ž๏ธ๐Ÿ“ž
Police Department: (219) 996-2747
Fire Department: (219) 996-2550

โ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธโœฆโ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธ
๐—›๐—œ๐—š๐—›๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—ก๐——

๐ŸŒŸโœจ โ€œPlease contact the Highland Fire Department at 219-923-9876 for information and arrangements.โ€

๐Ÿ“Lincoln Center
2450 Lincoln St
(219) 838-0114
Monday-Friday 5am-10pm
Saturday & Sunday 7am-7pm

โ˜Ž๏ธ๐Ÿ“ž
Police Department: (219) 838-3184
Fire Department: (219) 923-9876

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๐—›๐—ข๐—•๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ง

๐ŸŒŸโœจ From the Hobart Police Department: โ€œThe City of Hobart will announce 24-hour emergency centers when weather dictates. If you or someone you know is unable to reach these locations, please call 911 for assistance. Call for availability or check Facebook page Click for Details for updates.โ€

๐Ÿ“Hobart Fire Department
401 East 10th Street
(219) 942-5184
Monday-Friday 7am-3pm

๐Ÿ“Hobart Police Department Lobby
705 East 4th Street
(219) 942-1125
Monday-Friday 7am-7pm
Saturday 8am-2pm

๐Ÿ“Maria Reiner Senior Center
705 E 4th St
(219) 947-1864
๐Ÿšจ open to citizens 55+

๐Ÿ“Hobart Public Library
100 Main Street
Monday/Wednesday 12:30pm-8:30pm
Tues/Thursday 10am-6pm
Friday/Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday CLOSED

โ˜Ž๏ธ๐Ÿ“ž
Police Department: (219) 942-1125
Fire Department: (219) 942-5184

โ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธโœฆโ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธ
๐—ž๐—ข๐—จ๐—ง๐—ฆ

๐Ÿ“Porter County Public Library, Kouts Branch
101 East Daumer Road
(219) 462-0524
Monday-Thursday 9am-7pm
Friday 9am-6pm
Saturday 9am-5pm

โ˜Ž๏ธ๐Ÿ“ž
Police Department: (219) 766-2332
Fire Department: (219) 766-2114

โ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธโœฆโ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธ
๐—Ÿ๐—” ๐—ฃ๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—ง๐—˜

๐ŸŒŸโœจ From the City of La Porte - "Below is a full list of cooling centers available to the public. Please be careful out there and check in on one another! Here are a few tips to keep in mind: Drink plenty of fluids, Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing, Stay indoors, if possible, Working outdoors? Take extra precautions, Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion/heat stroke, Check on elderly loved ones and neighbors."

Need help after hours? Contact the City of La Porte Police Department after hours non-emergency line at (219) 362-6205.

๐Ÿ“ La Porte City Hall
801 Michigan Ave
Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. โ€“ 4:30 p.m.
Closed Saturday & Sunday

๐Ÿ“ Civic Auditorium
1001 Ridge St
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. โ€“ 4 p.m.
Closed Saturday & Sunday

๐Ÿ“ La Porte County Public Library
904 Indiana Ave
Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. โ€“ 8 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. โ€“ 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. โ€“ 5 p.m.
Closed Sunday

๐Ÿ“ Fire Station 3
710 Daytona St
Open daily: 8 a.m. โ€“ 10 p.m.
๐Ÿšจ Please note: Station will be evacuated in the event of a fire call.

๐Ÿ“ LP Park & Recreation Office
250 Pine Lake Ave
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. โ€“ 4 p.m.
Closed Saturday & Sunday

๐Ÿ“ LPCPL Exchange
807 Indiana Ave
Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. โ€“ 8 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. โ€“ 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. โ€“ 5 p.m.
Closed Sunday

โ˜Ž๏ธ๐Ÿ“ž
Police Department: (219) 362-9446
Fire Department: (219) 362-3456

โ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธโœฆโ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธ
๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—ž๐—˜ ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก

๐ŸŒŸโœจ From Lake Station Fire & Rescue/EMS & Mayor Bill Carroll: โ€œAs temperatures continue to rise, the Lake Station Fire Department is open as a cooling center for residents of Lake Station and New Chicago who need a cool, safe place to get out of the heat. Please check on your family, friends, neighbors, and especially our senior citizens during this heat. Staying hydrated and getting out of extreme temperatures can make all the difference."

๐Ÿ“Lake Station Fire Department
1876 Fairview Avenue
(219) 962-8295
24/7

โ˜Ž๏ธ๐Ÿ“ž
Police Department: (219) 962-1186
Fire Department: (219) 962-8295

โ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธโœฆโ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธ
๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—ž๐—˜ ๐—ฉ๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—š๐—˜

๐Ÿ“ Newton County Public Library, Main Branch
9444 North 315 West
(219) 992-3490
Monday 9am-7:30pm
Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm
Sat 9am-1:30pm

โ˜Ž๏ธ๐Ÿ“ž
Police Department: (219) 552-9497
Fire Department: (219) 992-9999

โ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธโœฆโ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธ
๐—Ÿ๐—ข๐—ช๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ

๐Ÿ“ Lowell Public Library
1505 East Commercial Avenue
(219) 696-7704
Monday-Thursday 9am-8pm
Friday-Saturday 9am-5pm

๐Ÿ“ Town Hall
501 East Main Street
(219) 696-7794
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

๐Ÿ“ Cedar Creek Community Center
151 North Fremont Street
(219) 696-9713

๐ŸŒŸโœจ From the Town of Lowell: "For residents that live in the Lowell Fire Department response area, this includes the Town of Lowell, who are in a high-risk weather situation and cannot get to a shelter you can call the Lowell Fire Department NON-EMERGENCY phone number at (219) 696-6144 to request non-emergent transportation. Transportation will be prioritized based on available resources when not already assigned to another fire call."

โ˜Ž๏ธ๐Ÿ“ž
Police Department: (219) 696-0411
Fire Department: (219) 696-6144

โ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธโœฆโ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธ
๐— ๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ๐—ฉ๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ๐—˜

From the Town of Merrillville, June 28, 2026: "A Heat Advisory is in effect Monday through Wednesday night in Northwest Indiana, and heat index values can reach about 105 each afternoon. The Dean and Barbara White Community Center is available to cool off from the excessive heat. The Community Center is located at 6600 Broadway, and the hours are as follows:"

๐Ÿ“ Dean and Barbara White Community Center
6600 Broadway
(219) 980-5911
6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday
7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday

Follow The Town of Merrillville for updates at Click for Details

๐ŸŒŸโœจ "For those that may be in need after the center closes, please contact the Merrillville Police Department non-emergency number for further assistance."

โ˜Ž๏ธ๐Ÿ“ž
Police Department: (219) 769-3722
Fire Department: (219) 769-8739

โ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธโœฆโ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธ
๐— ๐—œ๐—–๐—›๐—œ๐—š๐—”๐—ก ๐—–๐—œ๐—ง๐—ฌ

๐ŸŒŸโœจ From the Michigan City Police Department: โ€œOur lobby located at 102 East 2nd St provides 24/7 temporary relief from extreme weather for a short period of time. We will have additional weather centers established. Those needing overnight accommodations may be referred to local shelters.

Any citizen needing transportation to a center may call the M.C. Police Departmentโ€™s non-emergency number at (219) 874-3221.

If you need help keeping your pets cool, youโ€™re advised to call the La Porte County Animal Shelter at (219) 326-1637.โ€

๐Ÿ“La Porte County Public Library
6925 West 400 North
(219) 879-3272
Mon-Thurs 9am-7pm
Fri 9am-6pm
Sat 9am-5pm

๐Ÿ“ Michigan City Police Department
102 East 2nd Street
(219) 874-3221
24/7

๐Ÿ“ Nest Community Shelter
1001 West 8th Street
(219) 276-7582
24/7

๐Ÿ“ Michigan City Fire Administration Building
2510 East Michigan Boulevard
(219) 873-1440
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
๐Ÿšจ Location must be activated

๐Ÿ“ City Hall
100 East Michigan Boulevard
(219) 873-1400
Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
๐Ÿšจ Location must be activated

๐Ÿ“ Salvation Army
1201 Franklin St
(219) 874-6885
๐Ÿšจ This location offers emergency shelter. Please call for details.

๐Ÿ“ Keys to Hope Community Resource Center
1802 Franklin Street
(219) 809-9903
Sunday-Saturday 7am-5pm
๐Ÿšจ Location must be activated.

โ˜Ž๏ธ๐Ÿ“ž
Police Department: (219) 874-3221
Fire Department: (219) 871-7700

โ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธโœฆโ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธ
๐—ก๐—˜๐—ช ๐—–๐—›๐—œ๐—–๐—”๐—š๐—ข

Town Hall
122 Huber Blvd
(219) 962-1157

โ˜Ž๏ธ๐Ÿ“ž
Police Department: (219) 962-1550
Fire Department: (219) 962-1311

โ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธโœฆโ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธ
๐—ก๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—ง๐—› ๐—๐—จ๐——๐—ฆ๐—ข๐—ก

๐Ÿ“ North Judson-Wayne Township Library
208 Keller Avenue
(574) 896-2841
Monday-Thursday 10am-7pm
Friday 10am-6pm
Saturday 10am-3pm

โ˜Ž๏ธ๐Ÿ“ž
Police Department: (574) 772-5914
Fire Department: (574) 896-2711

โ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธโœฆโ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธ
๐—ฃ๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—ง๐—”๐—š๐—˜

๐ŸŒŸโœจ Anyone knowing of someone in need of a shelter is encouraged to contact Jerry Czarnecki at (219) 764-5409 or by email at JCzarnecki@ymcaofportage.org.

๐Ÿ“ Porter County Public Library Portage Branch
2665 Irving Street
(219) 462-0524
Monday-Thursday 9am-8pm
Friday 9am-6pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 1pm-5pm

๐Ÿ“ Woodland Park
2100 Willowcreek Road
(219) 762-1675
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
๐Ÿšจ Call the main office for availability

๐Ÿ“ Porter County Public Library
South Haven Branch
403 W 700 N
(219) 462-0524
Monday-Thursday 9am-8pm
Friday 9am-6pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 1pm-5pm

๐ŸŒŸโœจ Call Portage Police at (219) 762-3122 if in need of a weather center after hours or transportation.

โ˜Ž๏ธ๐Ÿ“ž
Police Department: (219) 762-3122
Fire Department: (219) 762-7404

โ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธโœฆโ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธ
๐—ฃ๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—ง๐—˜๐—ฅ

๐ŸŒŸโœจ From the Porter Police Department: โ€œWeather centers will be available by request. Please contact the non-emergency number (219) 926-7611 for assistance. You will then be directed to one of several locations. Transportation may be available if you are unable to drive.โ€

โ˜Ž๏ธ๐Ÿ“ž
Police Department: (219) 926-7611
Fire Department: (219) 926-1226

โ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธโœฆโ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธ
๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—ก๐—ฆ๐—ฆ๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—˜๐—ฅ

The Rensselaer Public Library serves as a primary local cooling center during extreme heat events.

๐Ÿ“ Jasper County Public Library, Rensselaer Branch
208 West Susan Street
(219) 866-5881
Mon-Thurs 9am-7pm
Fri and Sat 9am-5pm

Because temporary stations are often activated dynamically depending on heat index severity, the Jasper County Emergency Management or local officials may establish additional designated spaces.

โ˜Ž๏ธ๐Ÿ“ž
Jasper County Emergency Management: (219) 866-9423
Jasper County Community Services: (219) 866-8071

โ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธโœฆโ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธ
๐—ฅ๐—ข๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—ฃ๐—ฅ๐—”๐—œ๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—˜

La Porte County Public Library, Rolling Prairie Branch
1 East Michigan Street
(219) 778-2390
Mon and Fri 10am-6pm
Tues and Thurs noon-7pm
Fri 10am-6pm
Sat 9am-1pm

โ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธโœฆโ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธ
๐—ฆ๐—”๐—œ๐—ก๐—ง ๐—๐—ข๐—›๐—ก

๐ŸŒŸโœจ From the St. John Police Department: "The St. John Public Safety Facility is available as an emergency weather center if needed. Press the call button to the left of the main entrance doors and a dispatcher from the Lake County 911 center will send an officer to assist you. Be sure to check on your neighbors and the elderly. Thank you and stay cool St. John."

๐Ÿ“ St. John Public Safety Facility
11033 W 93rd Ave
(219) 365-6032

โ˜Ž๏ธ๐Ÿ“ž
Police Department: (219) 365-6032
Fire Department: (219) 365-6034

โ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธโœฆโ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธ
๐—ฆ๐—”๐—ก ๐—ฃ๐—œ๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ฅ๐—˜

๐Ÿ“ Starke County Public Library
103 Broadway Street
(574) 828-4352
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9am-5pm
Saturday 8am-12pm

โ˜Ž๏ธ๐Ÿ“ž
Police Department: (574) 772-5914
Fire Department: (219) 828-5843

โ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธโœฆโ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธ
๐—ฆ๐—–๐—›๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ฉ๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ๐—˜

๐Ÿ“ Schererville Town Hall
10 E Joliet St
(219) 322-2211
Weekdays, 7:30am-4pm

โ˜Ž๏ธ๐Ÿ“ž
Police Department: (219) 322-2599
Fire Department: (219) 322-2599

โ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธโœฆโ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธ
๐—ฆ๐—–๐—›๐—ก๐—˜๐—œ๐——๐—˜๐—ฅ

๐Ÿ“ Schneider Community Building
23800 Parrish Ave
(219) 552-1000

โ˜Ž๏ธ๐Ÿ“ž
Police Department: (219) 322-5000
Fire Department: (219) 662-3248

โ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธโœฆโ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธ
๐—ฆ๐—ข๐—จ๐—ง๐—› ๐—›๐—”๐—ฉ๐—˜๐—ก

๐Ÿ“ Porter County Public Library South Haven Branch
403 West 700 North
(219) 462-0524
Monday-Thursday 9am-8pm
Friday 9am-6pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 1pm-5pm

๐ŸŒŸโœจ Call Portage Police at (219) 762-3122 if in need of a weather center after hours or transportation.

โ˜Ž๏ธ๐Ÿ“ž
Police Department: (219) 462-0717
Fire Department: (219) 759-3919

โ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธโœฆโ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธ
๐—จ๐—ก๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก ๐— ๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ๐—ฆ

๐Ÿ“ La Porte County Public Library
3727 West 800 South
(219) 767-2604
Mon and Wed Noon-7pm
Tues and Fri 1pm-7pm
Sat 9am-1pm

โ˜Ž๏ธ๐Ÿ“ž
Police Department: (219) 326-7700
Fire Department: (219) 299-7410


โ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธโœฆโ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธ
๐—ฉ๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—ฃ๐—”๐—ฅ๐—”๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—ข

๐ŸŒŸโœจ The City of Valparaiso has announced the availability of a number of community organizations to offer cooling centers to help keep the city safe during extreme heat waves. โ€œWe encourage people to visit these cooling centers and to check on those who may not have functioning air conditioning.โ€ The following Cooling Centers will be in place for this week and future heat waves:

๐Ÿ“ Porter County Public Library
103 Jefferson Street
(219) 462-0524
Monday-Friday 5am-10pm
Saturday 7am-6pm
Sunday 11am-6pm

๐Ÿ“ Valparaiso Family YMCA
1201 Cumberland Crossing Drive
(219) 462-4185
Monday-Friday 5am-10pm
Saturday 7am-6pm
Sunday 11am-6pm

๐Ÿ“ CoAction
2001 Calumet Ave
(219) 548-2800
Monday-Friday 10am-4pm

๐Ÿ“ Daybreak Resource Center
500 Don Hovey Dr
(219) 510-1800
7am-7pm, 7 days a week

๐ŸŒŸโœจ In addition, the Valparaiso Police Department offers a special program for individuals who may need special help during weather emergencies. The Contact Assistance Referral (CARE) Program means the VPD will check on residents during harsh weather. To register yourself or a loved one for CARE, please visit Click for Details or contact Social Worker Natalie Kasberger at nkasberger@valpopd.com or (219) 476-7943 if preferred.

โ˜Ž๏ธ๐Ÿ“ž
Police Department: (219) 462-0717
Fire Department: (219) 462-8325

โ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธโœฆโ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธ
๐—ช๐—›๐—˜๐—”๐—ง๐—™๐—œ๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐——

The Wheatfield Public Library serves as a primary local cooling center during extreme heat events.

๐Ÿ“ Jasper County Public Library, Wheatfield Branch
350 South Bierma Street
(219) 956-3774
Mon, Wed, Fri, and Sat 9am-5pm
Tues and Thurs 9am-7pm

Because temporary stations are often activated dynamically depending on heat index severity, the Jasper County Emergency Management or local officials may establish additional designated spaces.

โ˜Ž๏ธ๐Ÿ“ž
Jasper County Emergency Management: (219) 866-9423
Jasper County Community Services: (219) 866-8071

โ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธโœฆโ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธ
๐—ช๐—›๐—œ๐—ง๐—œ๐—ก๐—š

๐Ÿ“ Whiting Public Library
1735 Oliver Street
(219) 659-0269
Monday, Wednesday-Saturday 9am-5pm
Tuesday 9am-8pm
Sunday closed

๐Ÿ“ Whiting Family YMCA
1938 Clark St
(219) 370-5091
Monday-Friday 4:45am-10pm
Saturday 6:30am-7pm
Sunday 12pm-7pm

โ˜Ž๏ธ๐Ÿ“ž
Police Department: (219) 473-4440
Fire Department: (219) 659-1069

โ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธโœฆโ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธ

๐—–๐—›๐—œ๐—–๐—”๐—š๐—ข ๐—”๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—”

Chicago Cooling Centers Map:
Click for Details

โ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธโœฆโ„๏ธโ€ขยทยทยทโ€ขโ„๏ธ
From the Indiana Department of Homeland Security:
"Indiana 211 is tracking cooling centers as counties across the state prepare for the warm weather. Citizens looking for weather centers can call 2-1-1 or visit the website at Click for Details. Citizens and local officials are asked to notify Indiana 211 of weather centers available in their area."

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