Northwest Indiana Cooling Centers 🧡❄️🔥

Cooling centers are activated across Northwest Indiana during periods of extreme heat, particularly when temperatures or heat index values exceed safe levels (often around 88°F or higher). Common locations include municipal buildings, libraries, and Salvation Army centers. 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.

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 availability. 🧡❄️🔥


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☎️📞 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵

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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𝗕𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗦 𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗕𝗢𝗥

🌟✨ From Burns Harbor Fire Department: “Cooling 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.”

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Police Department: (219) 787-9412
Fire Department: (219) 787-8591

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📍Town Hall
7408 Constitution Ave
(219) 374-7000

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Police Department: (219) 374-4444
Fire Department: (219) 374-5961

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🌟✨ From Chesterton Fire Department: “As always if you need shelter from the environment, the Chesterton Town Hall located at 726 Broadway is a 24/7 weather relief center.”

📍Town Hall Meeting Room
726 Broadway
(219) 926-1641
24/7

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Police Department: (219) 926-1136
Fire Department: (219) 926-7162

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𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗪𝗡 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧

🌟✨ "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."

📍 First United Methodist Church
352 S Main St
(219) 663-1515

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Police Department: (219) 663-2131
Fire Department: (219) 662-3248

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📍 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

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Police Department: (219) 987-3344
Fire Department: (219) 987-2121

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𝗗𝗬𝗘𝗥

🌟✨ From Dyer Police Department: “Please 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.”

📍Dyer Town Hall
1 Town Sq
(219) 865-6108

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Police Department: (219) 865-1163
Fire Department: (219) 865-4226

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𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗚𝗢

📍Martin Luther King Center
4802 Melville Avenue
7am-7pm
(219) 391-8481

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Police Department: (219) 391-8400
Fire Department: (219) 391-8472

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𝗚𝗔𝗥𝗬

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

📍 Monroe Smith Center
4101 Washington St
12-6pm


📍Brother's Keeper
2120 Broadway
(219) 882-4459
8am-6pm
🚨 Adults only.

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Police Department: (219) 881-7300
Fire Department: (219) 881-5252

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𝗚𝗥𝗜𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗧𝗛

🌟✨ From Griffith Police Department: “During 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 shelter of a safe temperature or other safe living conditions 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."

📍Griffith Central Fire Station
130 N Lafayette Street
(219) 924-7500

📍Senior Center
349 N Indiana Ave
(219) 924-1405

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Police Department: (219) 924-7503
Fire Department: (219) 924-7500

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

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Police Department: (574) 867-2623
Fire Department: (574) 867-2221

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🌟✨ From Mayor Thomas McDermott: “When 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.”

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

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

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

📍First Baptist Church
527 State Street
(219) 932-0711
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
🚨 Men only 17+.

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Police Department: (219) 853-6490
Fire Department: (219) 853-6416

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

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Police Department: (219) 996-2747
Fire Department: (219) 996-2550

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𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗

🌟✨ “Please contact the Highland Fire Department at 219-923-9876 for information and arrangements.”

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

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Police Department: (219) 838-3184
Fire Department: (219) 923-9876

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🌟✨ From the Hobart Police Department: “The 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.”

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

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

📍Maria Reiner Senior Center
705 E 4th St
(219) 947-1864
🚨open to citizens 55+

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

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Police Department: (219) 942-1125
Fire Department: (219) 942-5184

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𝗞𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗦

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

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Police Department: (219) 766-2332
Fire Department: (219) 766-2114

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𝗟𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

🌟✨ From Lake Station Police Department: “A 24-hour weather center will be made available under extreme weather conditions. Please contact the fire station at (219) 962-8295 for information.”

📍Lake Station Fire Department
1876 Fairview Avenue
(219) 962-8295
24/7

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Police Department: (219) 962-1186
Fire Department: (219) 962-8295

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𝗟𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗩𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗚𝗘

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

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Police Department: (219) 552-9497
Fire Department: (219) 992-9999

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𝗟𝗔 𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗘

🌟✨ From the La Porte County Sheriff - "For the location of the nightly designated Michigan City homeless shelter, please call MCPD at (219) 874-3221.

Please DO NOT leave your family pets unattended outside. If you need assistance, please contact the La Porte County Small Animal Shelter at (219) 326-1637."

📍 La Porte County Health Department
809 State Street
(219) 362-7210
🚨 Call to check availability.

📍 Union Township Trustee
360 Drummond Road
(219) 393-3315
🚨 Must be Union Township Resident. Call to request availability. If voicemail received, leave a message with name and phone number. Use Click for Details to check township.

📍 Center Township Trustee
1108 West State Road 2
(219) 362-2736
Monday-Wednesday 9am-4pm
Friday 9am-12pm

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Police Department: (219) 362-9446
Fire Department: (219) 362-3456

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𝗟𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗟

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

📍 Town Hall
501 East Main Street
(219) 696-7794
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

📍 Cedar Creek Community Center
151 North Fremont Street
(219) 696-9713

🌟✨ 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."

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Police Department: (219) 696-0411
Fire Department: (219) 696-6144

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𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗩𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗘

📍 Dean and Barbara White Community Center
6600 Broadway
(219) 980-5911
*Hours vary by day
🚨 Must be activated. Follow The Town of Merrillville for updates at Click for Details

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

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Police Department: (219) 769-3722
Fire Department: (219) 769-8739

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𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗡 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬

🌟✨ From the Michigan City Police Department: “Our 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 Department’s non-emergency number at (219) 874-3221.

If you need help keeping your pets cool, you’re advised to call the La Porte County Animal Shelter at (219) 326-1637.”

📍 Michigan City Police Department
102 East 2nd Street
(219) 874-3221
24/7

📍 Nest Community Shelter
1001 West 8th Street
(219) 276-7582
24/7

📍 Michigan City Fire Administration Building
2510 East Michigan Boulevard
(219) 873-1440
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
🚨 Location must be activated

📍 City Hall
100 East Michigan Boulevard
(219) 873-1400
Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
🚨 Location must be activated

📍 Salvation Army
1201 Franklin St
(219) 874-6885
🚨 This location offers emergency shelter. Please call for details.

📍 Keys to Hope Community Resource Center
1802 Franklin Street
(219) 809-9903
Sunday-Saturday 7am-5pm
🚨 Location must be activated.

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Police Department: (219) 874-3221
Fire Department: (219) 871-7700

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𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗚𝗢

Town Hall
122 Huber Blvd
(219) 962-1157

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Police Department: (219)962-1550
Fire Department: (219) 962-1311

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𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗛 𝗝𝗨𝗗𝗦𝗢𝗡

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

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Police Department: (574) 772-5914
Fire Department: (574) 896-2711

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🌟✨ 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.

📍 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

📍 Woodland Park
2100 Willowcreek Road
(219) 762-1675
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
🚨 Call the main office for availability

📍 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

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

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Police Department: (219) 762-3122
Fire Department: (219) 762-7404

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🌟✨ From the Porter Police Department: “Weather 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.”

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Police Department: (219) 926-7611
Fire Department: (219) 926-1226

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𝗦𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗧 𝗝𝗢𝗛𝗡

🌟✨ 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."

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

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Police Department: (219) 365-6032
Fire Department: (219) 365-6034

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𝗦𝗔𝗡 𝗣𝗜𝗘𝗥𝗥𝗘

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

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Police Department: (574) 772-5914
Fire Department: (219) 828-5843

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

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Police Department: (219) 322-2599
Fire Department: (219) 322-2599

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𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗡𝗘𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗥

Schneider Community Building
23800 Parrish Ave
(219) 552-1000

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Police Department: (219) 322-5000
Fire Department: (219) 662-3248

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𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘𝗡

📍 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

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

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Police Department: (219) 462-0717
Fire Department: (219) 759-3919

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𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗦𝗢

🌟✨ From the city of Valparaiso: “The City of Valparaiso has coordinated with local efforts to announce the availability of Weather Centers available when temperatures dictate. Please contact your non-emergency number for information:”

📍 Porter County Public Library
103 Jefferson Street
(219) 462-0524
Monday-Thursday 9am-8pm
Friday 9am-6pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 1pm-5pm

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

📍 CoAction
2001 Calumet Ave
(219) 548-2800
Monday-Friday 10am-4pm
Saturday-Sunday 10am-2pm

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

🌟✨ 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, contact Social Worker Natalie Kasberger at nkasberger@valpopd.com or (219) 462-2135.

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Police Department: (219) 462-0717
Fire Department: (219) 462-8325

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𝗪𝗛𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚

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

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

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Police Department: (219) 473-4440
Fire Department: (219) 659-1069

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𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗚𝗢 𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗔

Chicago Cooling Centers Map:
Click for Details

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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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𝗔𝗗𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦:
Click for Details