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This year the earth experienced the hottest June on record, according to NASA’s global temperature analysis, and July 4 was the hottest day on record. The weather is especially dangerous for houseless residents. According to the CDC, more than 600 people a year in the US are killed by extreme heat.

Here’s where Triad residents can stay cool during the simmering summer months.

Winston-Salem

The city recommends that those experiencing houselessness use local day centers located at City with Dwellings and the Bethesda Center for the Homeless. 

According to the city, Bethesda Center has a day center that guests can access throughout the day to escape the heat. In the day center, they have access to case management, showers, laundry and other supportive services. City with Dwellings does not have an emergency shelter. The Salvation Army allows guests to stay during inclement weather and others who have mobility issues or other reasons.

For those who are houseless in Forsyth County, more resources can be found at the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Continuum of Care’s website.

The city is also opening its community and neighborhood centers as cooling centers.

All centers are open to the public and anyone can come inside and cool off in the lobby area.

Here’s a list of centers and addresses:

  • Belview Neighborhood Center at Belview Park, 2800 Burgandy Street
  • Brown & Douglas Neighborhood Center at Piney Grove Park, 4725 Indiana Avenue
  • Carl H. Russell Community Center at Helen Nichols Park, 3521 Carver School Road
  • Hanes Hosiery Community Center at Hanes Hosiery Park, 501 Reynolds Blvd.
  • Georgia E. Taylor Neighborhood Center at Griffith Park, 1471 W. Clemmonsville Road
  • Martin L. King, Jr. Community Center at Kimberley Park, 2001 Pittsburgh Avenue
  • Little Creek Neighborhood Center at Little Creek Park, 610 Foxcroft Drive
  • Minnie Lee Davis Harris Community Center at 14th St. Park, 2020 NE 14th Street
  • Miller Park Community Center at Miller Park, 400 Leisure Lane
  • Old Town Neighborhood Center at Old Town Park, 4550 Shattalon Drive
  • Polo Park Community Center at Polo Park, 1850 Polo Road
  • Rupert Bell Neighborhood Center at Rupert Bell Park, 1501 Mt. Zion Place
  • Sedge Garden Community Center at Sedge Garden Park, 401 Robbins Road
  • South Fork Community Center at South Fork Park, 4403 Country Club Road
  • Sprague Street Community Center at Sprague Park, 1350 E. Sprague Street
  • William C. Sims, Sr. Community Center at Happy Hill Park, 1201 Alder Street
  • William R. Anderson, Jr. Community Center at Reynolds Park, 2450 Reynolds Park Road

Greensboro

Tiny House HOPE Center, 360 W Gate City Blvd

  • Tiny House Community Development, Inc. will be offering a cooling station at the agency’s H.O.P.E. Center, Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The Tiny House Team provides continental breakfast, snacks, water, access to a bathroom, and outlets to charge phones if needed. Members of their team can also speak with those experiencing/at risk of experiencing houselessness about local resources that are available.

The Salvation Army of Greensboro, 1001 Freeman Mill Road

  • Offering a cooling station Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 4 pm. Water will be available as needed.

Interactive Resource Center, 407 E Washington St, Greensboro, NC 27401

  • Open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

High Point

The Salvation Army of High Point, 301 W Green Drive

  • Offers a cooling station Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in their front lobby. The lobby is closed from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. for lunch each day. Participants are able to get out of the weather conditions, charge their phones, get something cold to drink, and refreshments when available. This service is offered all summer long regardless of the temperature. 

Find more information on cooling centers in Guilford County at Guilford County Continuum of Care

En Español

Este año, la Tierra experimentó el junio más caluroso registrado, según el análisis de temperatura global de la NASA, y el 4 de julio fue el día más caluroso registrado. El clima es especialmente peligroso para los residentes sin hogar. Según los CDC, más de 600 personas al año en los Estados Unidos mueren debido al calor extremo.

Aquí es donde los residentes de Triad pueden mantenerse frescos durante los calurosos meses de verano.

Winston-Salem

La ciudad recomienda que aquellos que estén sin hogar utilicen los centros diurnos locales ubicados en City with Dwellings y el Bethesda Center for the Homeless.

Según la ciudad, el Bethesda Center tiene un centro diurno al que los huéspedes pueden acceder durante todo el día para escapar del calor. En el centro diurno, tienen acceso a la gestión de casos, duchas, lavandería y otros servicios de apoyo. City with Dwellings no tiene un refugio de emergencia. El Ejército de Salvación permite a los huéspedes quedarse durante el mal tiempo y a otras personas con problemas de movilidad u otras razones.

Para aquellos que no tienen hogar en el condado de Forsyth, se pueden encontrar más recursos en el sitio web del Continuum of Care de Winston-Salem/Forsyth County.

La ciudad también está abriendo sus centros comunitarios y vecinales como centros de enfriamiento.

Todos los centros están abiertos al público y cualquier persona puede entrar y refrescarse en el área del vestíbulo.

Aquí hay una lista de centros y direcciones:

  • Belview Neighborhood Center at Belview Park, 2800 Burgandy Street
  • Brown & Douglas Neighborhood Center at Piney Grove Park, 4725 Indiana Avenue
  • Carl H. Russell Community Center at Helen Nichols Park, 3521 Carver School Road
  • Hanes Hosiery Community Center at Hanes Hosiery Park, 501 Reynolds Blvd.
  • Georgia E. Taylor Neighborhood Center at Griffith Park, 1471 W. Clemmonsville Road
  • Martin L. King, Jr. Community Center at Kimberley Park, 2001 Pittsburgh Avenue
  • Little Creek Neighborhood Center at Little Creek Park, 610 Foxcroft Drive
  • Minnie Lee Davis Harris Community Center at 14th St. Park, 2020 NE 14th Street
  • Miller Park Community Center at Miller Park, 400 Leisure Lane
  • Old Town Neighborhood Center at Old Town Park, 4550 Shattalon Drive
  • Polo Park Community Center at Polo Park, 1850 Polo Road
  • Rupert Bell Neighborhood Center at Rupert Bell Park, 1501 Mt. Zion Place
  • Sedge Garden Community Center at Sedge Garden Park, 401 Robbins Road
  • South Fork Community Center at South Fork Park, 4403 Country Club Road
  • Sprague Street Community Center at Sprague Park, 1350 E. Sprague Street
  • William C. Sims, Sr. Community Center at Happy Hill Park, 1201 Alder Street
  • William R. Anderson, Jr. Community Center at Reynolds Park, 2450 Reynolds Park Road

Greensboro

Tiny House HOPE Center, 360 W Gate City Blvd

  • Tiny House Community Development, Inc. ofrecerá una estación de enfriamiento en el H.O.P.E. Center de la agencia, de lunes a viernes de 9 a.m. a 4:30 p.m. El equipo de Tiny House ofrece desayuno continental, refrigerios, agua, acceso a un baño y enchufes para cargar teléfonos si es necesario. Los miembros de su equipo también pueden hablar con aquellos que están sin hogar o en riesgo de estarlo acerca de los recursos locales disponibles.

The Salvation Army of Greensboro, 1001 Freeman Mill Road

  • Ofrecen una estación de enfriamiento de lunes a viernes de 9 a.m. a 4 p.m. El agua estará disponible según sea necesario.

Interactive Resource Center, 407 E Washington St, Greensboro, NC 27401

  • Abierto de lunes a viernes de 8 a.m. a 3 p.m.

High Point

The Salvation Army of High Point, 301 W Green Drive

Ofrece una estación de enfriamiento de lunes a viernes de 8 a.m. a 5 p.m. en su vestíbulo principal. El vestíbulo está cerrado de 12 p.m. a 1 p.m. para el almuerzo todos los días. Los participantes pueden salir de las condiciones climáticas, cargar sus teléfonos, obtener algo frío para beber y refrigerios cuando estén disponibles. Este servicio se ofrece durante todo el verano independientemente de la temperatura.

Encuentre más información sobre los centros de enfriamiento en el Condado de Guilford en el Continuum of Care del Condado de Guilford.

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