Cooling centers set up for Boundary County residents

The National Weather Service has forecast very high temperatures in Boundary County for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday this week. Prolonged temperatures in the 100s 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 and would like to cool off for a while can go to one of several designated “cooling centers” in the county this week, starting Tuesday.

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

North County: Mt Hall Community Church, 1554 Hwy 1. Available Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Thursday 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Mid-County:

Kootenai Valley Mennonite Church, 782 Moon Shadow. Available Thursday and Friday,

11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Please call ahead at 208-610-0282.

Moyie Springs City Hall, 3331 E. Roosevelt, Moyie Springs. Available 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Just stop in or call 208-267-5161.

Senior Hospitality Center, 6635 Lincoln, Bonners Ferry. Open Monday, Tuesday,

Wednesday, and Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Also serves lunch at noon if you call ahead by 10:00 the same day and request a lunch. Point of Contact: 208-267-5553 or -5554.

Trinity Lutheran Church, 6784 Cody Street, Bonners Ferry. Available Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Entry to Fellowship Hall is across from the pre-school building off Buchanan Street.

Bonners Ferry Baptist Church, 6892 Cody Street, Bonners Ferry. Available Tuesday,

Wednesday, Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. No pets inside the building please.

South County: Naples Community Room, Naples Fire Station (South Boundary Fire), 20 Stagecoach Rd, Naples. Available Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Please call208-290-2613.

This information and any updates will also be available on the Boundary County Emergency Management and Public Information Facebook page.

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