Providence, East Providence opening cooling centers due to extreme heat

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The National Weather Service has declared an extreme heat warning from June 23 to June 25.

In response, the City of Providence and the City of East Providence has opened cooling centers for residents.

The following centers are open:

• Providence, R.I. Cooling Centers
  • Providence Rescue Mission, 627 Cranston St.
    • Open 24/7 during high heat conditions
  • Crossroads, 162 Broad St.
    • Open 24/7 during high heat conditions
  • Emmanuel House, 239 Public St.
    • Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Federal Hill House, 9 Courtland St.
    • Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Providence libraries open as cooling centers
  • • For information on the varying times of each library, visit here
  • Fox Point Library, 90 Ives St.
    • Monday-Friday
  • Mt. Pleasant Library, 315 Academy Ave.
    • Monday-Saturday
  • Olneyville Library, 1 Olneyville Square
    • Monday-Friday
  • Providence Public Library, 150 Empire St.
    • Monday-Saturday
  • Rochambeau Library, 708 Hope St.
    • Monday-Saturday
  • Smith Hill Library, 31 Candace St.
    • Monday-Friday
  • South Providence Library, 441 Prairie Ave.
    • Monday-Friday
  • Wanskuck Library, 233 Veazie St.
    • Monday-Friday
  • Washington Park Library, 1316 Broad St.
    • Monday-Friday
• East Providence, R.I.
  • East Providence Senior Center, 610 Waterman Ave.
    • June 23-June 25, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Weaver Library, 41 Grove Ave.
    • June 23-June 25, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Riverside Library, 475 Bullocks Point Ave.
    • June 23 and June 25, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
    • June 24, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For a full list of cooling centers across Rhode Island, visit the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency’s website here.