The Salvation Army provides cool spaces during extreme heat

Extreme heat has arrived in Indiana, with conditions in many communities reaching dangerous levels

for residents without access to air conditioning. The Salvation Army has activated its corps community

centers across the state as cooling centers to offer shelter to those in need during the heat of the day.

Most Salvation Army corps community centers are open to the public during normal operating hours.

Air-conditioned seating areas, restrooms, and drinking water are being provided to help residents stay safe

from the dangers of heat exhaustion, exposure, and heat stroke.

To find a Salvation Army location near you, visit SalvationArmyIndiana.org. 

Street addresses and phone numbers are posted online. 

In Shelbyville, The Salvation Army is taking an extra step to help households in the greatest need.

Free fans are available for residents meeting certain criteria, including those living in households

with seniors or young children, but without functioning air conditioners. There is a limit of one per household

and additional details can be obtained by calling the corps at 317-398-7421.

In addition to daytime hours, several other Salvation Army locations will be open into the evening

with additional opportunities to cool off. These include the South Bend Kroc Center, which is open

until 9:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday and until 7:00 p.m. on Friday evening. The Salvation Army of Henry County

is hosting a free movie screening at its New Castle corps community center on Tuesday evening at 5:30 p.m.

During times of extreme heat, The Salvation Army encourages Hoosiers to check in on neighbors

and family members who are elderly, very young, or have health issues. Extreme heat can be very

dangerous for these individuals, so a simple check-in could be lifesaving.  Learn more about how to

keep yourself and vulnerable individuals safe during periods of extreme heat by visiting ready.gov/heat.

For the latest updates on The Salvation Army’s responses to extreme heat

across the U.S., visit disaster.salvationarmyusa.org.