Greene County is currently experiencing dangerously high temperatures. Prolonged exposure to extreme heat can lead to serious health risks, especially for children, seniors, and those with chronic conditions.

Please take the following precautions to protect yourself and your loved ones:

Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water, even if you don’t feel thirsty.
Limit Outdoor Activities: Avoid strenuous activity during peak heat hours (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.).
Use Air Conditioning: If you don’t have access to AC, visit a designated cooling center.
Never Leave Children or Pets in Vehicles: Even for a minute.
Check on Neighbors: Especially the elderly, those living alone, or anyone without air conditioning.
Watch for heat illness: Symptoms like dizziness, nausea, rapid heartbeat, or confusion could signal heat exhaustion or heat stroke. In severe cases, call 911 immediately.

Cooling Centers in Greene County

The following locations are open to the public during the heat wave:

Center Jackson Fire Protection Territory, 1216 E State Road 54, Bloomfield

Hours: Monday 6/23/2025 – Saturday 6/28/2025; 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Bloomfield Town Park - South Shelter House, next to Bloomfield High School, Bloomfield

Hours: Monday, 6/23/2025 – Friday, 6/27/2025; 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Fairplay Grant Fire Protection Territory, 206 Charlotte Ave, Switz City

Hours: Monday 6/23/2025 – Saturday 6/28/2025; 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Lyons Town Hall – Community Building, 600 W Broad St., Lyons

Hours: Monday 6/23/2025 – Thursday, 6/26/2025; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Worthington Town Park, Community Building, 200 Worthington Street, Worthington

Hours: Monday, 6/23/2025 – Friday, 6/27/2025; 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.