Providence prepares for major heat wave
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The city of Providence is preparing for a heat wave beginning Thursday by extending pool and splash pad hours and opening cooling centers across the city.
Mayor Smiley’s office announced that pools and splash pads will be open from noon to 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and and noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday.
The Providence Emergency Management Agency also announced a number of cooling centers will be available across the city, including local libraries and shelters.
The city has provided the centers with free water bottles to give out to those in need.
A full list of participating cooling centers can be found below.
COOLING CENTERS:
Emmanuel House: 239 Public St, 401-421-7888
Thursday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.– 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Federal Hill House: 9 Courtland Street
Thursday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
LIBRARIES SERVING AS COOLING CENTERS:
Residents may seek shelter from the heat at the following Providence Community Library Branches and at the Providence Public Library:
Mt. Pleasant Library: 315 Academy Avenue, 401-272-0106
Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday: 1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Olneyville Library: 1 Olneyville Square, 401-421-4084
Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Friday: 1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Providence Public Library: 150 Empire Street, 401-455-8000
Thursday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Rochambeau Library: 708 Hope Street, 401-272-3780
Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday: 1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Smith Hill Library: 31 Candace Street, 401-272-4140
Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Friday: 1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
South Providence Library: 441 Prairie Avenue, 401-467-2619
Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Friday: 1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Wanskuck Library: 233 Veazie Street, 401-274-4145
Thursday: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday: 1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Washington Park Library: 1316 Broad Street, 401-781-3136
Thursday: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday: 1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
