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Cooling Centers Open in Etowah County

Several cooling centers have opened across Etowah County. These facilities are opened to provide air-conditioned comfort to those needing it during the current heat wave. All facilities will be opened today and tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The locations of these cooling centers are as follows:
Carnes Recreation Center
102 Case Avenue
Attalla, AL 35954

Elliott Community Center
2829 W Meighan Boulevard
Gadsden, AL 35904

Carver Community Center
1030 Tuscaloosa Avenue
Gadsden, AL 35901


1st Baptist Church of Altoona
3050 Main Street
Altoona, AL

Hokes Bluff 1st United Methodist Church
Family Life Center
3001 Alford Bend Road
Hokes Bluff, AL 35903

Sardis City Community Center
290 Parkway Drive
Sardis City, AL 35956

Rainbow City Community Center
3702 Rainbow Drive
Rainbow City, AL 35906

East Gadsden Community Center
921 Wilson Avenue
Gadsden, AL 35903

Glencoe Cumberland Presbyterian Church
200 College Street
Glencoe, AL 35905

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a heat advisory for today and tomorrow, for heat indices of 105°. Lots of sun and little chance of precipitation make this heat wave particularly dangerous. Here are tips for dealing with the heat:
• Spend as little time outdoors as possible.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing.
• Wear a hat outdoors.
• Use sunscreen.
• Don’t leave people or animals in cars.
• Check on people who are prone to illness.

For more information, please call 211 or contact the Gadsden/Etowah County EMA at 256-549-4575.



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