Cooling center opens as dangerous temps continue across the Mid-South

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The City of Memphis has opened a cooling center for those who need relief from the heat.

According to the city, due to the extreme heat index, the City of Memphis opened the cooling center on July 5 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the J.K. Lewis Senior Center located at 1188 North Parkway.

Those seeking overnight shelter accommodations are asked to seek assistance from:

• Memphis Union Mission, located at 383 Poplar Ave., 901-526-8403
• Salvation Army, located at 696 Jackson Ave., 901-529-4545
• Additional shelters call 901-529-4545

Beginning at 3 p.m., for assistance with transportation, contact the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) at 901-297-1680.

For additional questions contact the City of Memphis.

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