Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – The City of Jonesboro is offering cooling stations across the city as Arkansas faces a potentially historic heatwave.
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The stations are listed below:
Allen Park Community Center
- Location: 3609 Race St.
- Hours: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Closed Sunday.
Earl Bell Community Center
- Location: 1212 S. Church St.
- Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Closed Sunday
Jonesboro Youth Community Center
- Location: 1421 W. Nettleton Ave.
- Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Closed Sunday
Parker Park Community Center
- Location: 1506 N. Church St.
- Hours: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Closed Sunday
In addition, the Parsonage, located at 305 S. Main St., said people needing a cool space and drink could take shelter at its restaurant.
The city also has a partnership with the Salvation Army of Jonesboro, which will also be offering a cooling center. Its hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 7:45 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 3 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. People can stay for an hour, and the center will have water. The Salvation Army of Jonesboro is located at 800 Cate Ave.
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The city’s public transit service, GOJO, is offering free rides to all cooling centers. Riders are asked to tell their driver which station they are going to and to be aware of any selected routes and destinations for timeframes.
Hot temperatures, combined with high humidity, could cause heat illnesses. People are advised to drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioning and out of the sun whenever possible, and to check on relatives and neighbors. Ensure pets have plenty of fresh water and shade.
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