The City of Valparaiso has partnered with a number of community organizations to offer cooling centers to help residents during the upcoming heat wave and reminds the community of the CARE program, which checks on residents who may need extra assistance. “We encourage people to visit these cooling centers and to check on those who may not have functioning air conditioning,” said Mayor Matt Murphy. The following Cooling Centers will be in place for this week and future heat waves:
Valparaiso YMCA, (219) 462-4185
1201 Cumberland Crossing Drive
Open Mon – Fri 5:00 am – 10:00 pm, Sat 7:00 am – 6:00 pm, Sun 11:00 am – 6:00 pm.
Banta Senior Center (219-462-1301)
605 Beech Street
Hours: Mon – Fri 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sat/Sun Closed
Porter County Public Library, Valparaiso Branch (219) 462-0524
103 Jefferson Street
Open Mon – Thurs 9:00 am – 8:00 pm., Fri 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, Sat 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Sun 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
In addition, the Valparaiso Police Department offers a special program for individuals who may need special help during weather emergencies. The Contact Assistance Referral (CARE) Program means the VPD will check on residents during harsh weather. To register yourself or a loved one for CARE, contact Sgt. Perry Stone at pstone@valpopd.com or (219) 462-2135.
