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List of cooling centers in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As the summer kicks off, Kansas City has plenty of cooling centers set up to help keep you safe from the heat.
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Kansas City residents can find free cooling centers at the following locations:
Mid-Continent Public Library and Kansas City Public Library branches
RideKC buses and streetcars
Garrison Community CenterGregg/Klice Community CenterHillcrest Community CenterKansas City North Community CenterLine Creek Community CenterMarlborough Community CenterMary Williams-Neal Community CenterSoutheast Community CenterTony Aguirre Community Center
Westport Roanoke Community Center
The United Way of Greater Kansas City maintains a directory of seasonal resources all across the county, including cooling centers, free fans and air conditioning units. You can also find homeless shelters and housing assistance that serve the community all year round. You can call 211 for help finding resources in your area.
Need transportation to a cooling center or shelter located outside of RideKC? OATS Transit offers low-cost rides in Blue Springs, Grain Valley and Lee's Summit to those eligible. Call them a day in advance at 816-380-7433 or 1-800-480-6287.
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