Cooling Centers Set Up for Boundary County Residents

The National Weather Service has forecast record-setting high temperatures for this week that will last through the July 4th holiday weekend. Prolonged temperatures in the 100’s during the day can be dangerous to anyone who does not have proper hydration or adequate cooling.

Boundary County residents can minimize the impact of the extreme heat by:

Staying hydrated

Dressing appropriately for the heat

Reducing time outdoors between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., if possible

Checking frequently on the elderly, children, and pets

Seeking air conditioning; do not rely only on fans.

Residents who do not have air conditioning who would like to cool off for a while can go to one of several designated “cooling centers” in the county this week.

These community organizations have graciously volunteered their air-conditioned facilities and will have someone available to let folks in to benefit from their air conditioning.

North County:

Mt. Hall Community Church, 1554 Hwy 1. Open Tuesday noon - p.m., Wednesday 9:00 am – 5 p.m., Thursday 12:00 - 5:00 p.m., Friday, Saturday 9:00 am – 5 p.m., and Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please call 208-946-7062.

Mid-County:

Kootenai Valley Mennonite Church, 782 Moon Shadow. Available Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday during daylight hours. Please call 208-255-8788.

Moyie Springs City Hall, 3331 E. Roosevelt, Moyie Springs. Available 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Just stop in or call 208-267-5161.

Senior Hospitality Center, 6635 Lincoln, Bonners Ferry. Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Also serves lunch at noon if you call ahead by 10 a.m. the same day and request a lunch. Point of Contact: 208-267-5553 or 208-267-5554.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 6568 Alderson Lane, Bonners Ferry. Available Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. Please call 208-946-6293.

South County:

Naples Community Room, Naples Fire Station (South Boundary Fire), 20 Stagecoach Rd, Naples. Available Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please call 208-290-2613.

This information and any updates will also be available on the Boundary County Emergency Management and Public Information Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/Boundary-County-Emergency-Management-PIO-1577604822485896