With an Excessive Heat Warning in Effect, Cincinnati and Hamilton County Open Public Cooling Shelters

"The expected hot weather will make heat-related illnesses a very real and dangerous threat especially for those living in homes without air-conditioning."

By Maija Zummo on Tue, Jun 14, 2022 at 11:53 am

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There is an excessive heat warning in effect for Cincinnati.

Cincinnati is facing record-high temperatures this week, and the county and city are hoping to offer some relief to residents in the form of cooling shelters.

The Cincinnati Recreation Commission has announced it will be opening its rec centers — save for those in Bond Hill and Winton Hills, which are closed due to power outages as a result of Monday's storm — for those seeking relief from the heat.

And Hamilton County's Emergency Management & Homeland Security team sent out a notice of other locations to cool down, including at the Cincinnati Public Library and the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati. Other neighborhoods have also opened their own cooling centers.

"The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued an Excessive Heat Watch for our region today, June 14 through Wednesday, June 15 with dangerously hot conditions and heat index values up to 109. The expected hot weather will make heat-related illnesses a very real and dangerous threat especially for those living in
homes without air-conditioning," reads a release from Becca Doris, community outreach specialist for Hamilton County's Emergency Management & Homeland Security. "Hamilton County residents are advised to avoid poorly ventilated areas and prolonged work in the sun. Check frequently on relatives and neighbors that are elderly or chronically ill. Don’t forget to check on your pets as well."

Hot and humid conditions will impact the Ohio Valley through the middle of the week. Do your best to beat the heat! pic.twitter.com/Z6h5gojblU
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) June 14, 2022

The National Weather Service has an excessive heat warning in effect for the area until 8 p.m. June 15.

Hamilton County recommends residents stay hydrated and avoid the heat (especially in the afternoon), noting that the impact of heat compounds over time. The county also says to check on pets and the elderly, and to not leave pets outside or in locked vehicles.

It's going to be HOT this week. Stay cool out there and #BeatTheHeat with these tips👇👇👇
💧Stay hydrated
☀️Avoid being in the sun too long
👴Check on elderly family & neighbors
🚗Never leave kids or pets unattended in your car#CincyWX #HamiltonCounty pic.twitter.com/1nkEjoIBUC
— Hamilton County EMA (@HCEMA) June 13, 2022

Here is the current list of Cincinnati cooling locations. Visit hamiltoncountyohioema.org for the most up-to-date info:

Cincinnati Recreation Centers: Find hours and locations at cincinnati-oh.gov
The Cincinnati Public Library: Call 513-369-6900 to verify your nearby branch is open and did not suffer power outages a result of the storm
YMCA of Greater Cincinnati: Call 513-362-9622 for more info or visit myy.org
West Side: 8575 Bridgetown Road, Cleves
Glen Carder Lodge: 5125 Foley Road, Delhi (open until 4:30 p.m. or until power is restored)
MTFD Station 68: 10000 Mt. Nebo Road, North Bend (until 8 p.m.)
MTFD Station 69: 4938 East Miami River Road, Cleves (until 8 p.m.)
Miami Township Community Center Basement: 3780 Shady Lane, North Bend (until 8 p.m.)
East Side: 4450 Eastgate S. Drive, Eastgate
Oakley: 3500 Madison Road, Oakley
Northern Kentucky: 828 Heights Blvd., Florence