Adair County Emergency Management is opening a temporary Cooling Station at the Adair County Annex Basement, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY.
With dangerously high heat and heat index values forecast this week, this site provides a safe place to cool down from the extreme heat.
* Location: Adair County Annex Basement, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY
* Doors facing the historic courthouse will be open.
* Will remain open from today Tuesday (June 30) till Friday (July 3) at 4pm.
* Will be open to the public
* Will have an air-conditioned space, seating & water
Heat safety tips:
* Limit time outdoors and take frequent cooling breaks.
* Drink plenty of water; avoid alcohol and caffeine.
* Check on neighbors, older adults, and those without air conditioning.
* Never leave children or pets in vehicles.
For any questions, call Adair County Judge’s Office at 270-384-4703 or Adair County E911 Center at 270-384-4760.
Photo from National Weather Service Office in Louisville Kentucky.
(Grant Loy, Director – Adair County Emergency Management)