cooling center

American

[kool-ing sen-ter] / ˈkul ɪŋ ˌsɛn tər /

Sometimes cooling shelter

noun

Also called cooling station. an air-conditioned or otherwise cooled facility, such as a school, library, or mall, that is open to the public during a period of hot weather in order to provide relief from the heat.

The Department of Health can assist in arranging transportation to a local cooling center.

Etymology

Origin of cooling center

First recorded in 1975–80

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cooling center

She recommends that L.A. pet owners call 211 if they’re looking for a pet-friendly cooling center nearby.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2024

It suggested that residents also help by volunteering at a cooling center to let it stay open later, or donate supplies, such as water, reusable bottles, hats, sunscreens and cooling towels.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 13, 2024

Lopez-Padlilla hoped to open the cooling center for more days, with longer hours, but funding issues and the cost of electricity limit his ability to do so.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2023

While not a designated cooling center, the nonprofit facility can hold roughly 40 people at a time for brief cooldowns.

From Scientific American ● Jul. 17, 2023

The Salvation Army has also offered a daytime cooling center in Las Vegas, which saw a daily average of 250 visitors last week.

From New York Times ● Jul. 15, 2023

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