Emergency Preparedness and Response: Extreme Heat
Cooling Centers by State
Cooling centers are an important resource during extreme heat events and are especially critical for houseless individuals or those without adequate cooling in their homes. Finding and accessing resources for cooling centers differs at the state and county level. Generally, contacting a state’s 2-1-1 and checking local news outlets are good ways of finding cooling centers. Visiting the website or calling a state’s 2-1-1 can connect individuals with resources for extreme heat, such as the location of extreme heat cooling programs. This information is sometimes located at the county or city level. Select local cooling centers may also open temporarily for extreme heat events. Information on these centers can often be found through local news sources.
Energy, Weatherization, and Funding Resources
There are often resources available to help low-income consumers and families weatherize homes and pay for increased energy costs:
The LIHEAP program will provide assistance with energy bills, allowing families to stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Local weatherization programs provide free services to improve homes and make them more energy efficient. Utilities may also provide these services.
These resources may be helpful to anyone struggling with energy needs, not just those affected by extreme cold. For more information on this and other resources, see our Policy Levers and Actions page.
NCHH has compiled resources at the state level that include a comprehensive list of cooling center locations.
NCHH encourages additions to this list. Contact Christopher Bloom with proposed additions or changes.
Alabama
Contact local 2-1-1 for assistance and referrals to cooling centers.
Check with local news sources on openings of select cooling centers.
Alaska
Alaska 2-1-1 Cooling Centers search.
Arizona
Arizona 2-1-1 Heat Relief Information and Resources.
Arkansas
Search for “Extreme Heat Cooling Programs” via Arkansas 2-1-1.
California
Colorado
Contact local 2-1-1 for assistance and referrals to cooling centers.
Check with local news sources on openings of select cooling centers.
Connecticut
Delaware
Contact local 2-1-1 for assistance and referrals to cooling centers.
Check with local news sources on openings of select cooling centers.
Florida
Contact local 2-1-1 for assistance and referrals to cooling centers.
Check with local news sources on openings of select cooling centers.
Georgia
Contact local 2-1-1 for assistance and referrals to cooling centers.
Check with local news sources on openings of select cooling centers.
Hawaii
Contact local 2-1-1 for assistance and referrals to cooling centers.
Check with local news sources on openings of select cooling centers.
Idaho
Contact local 2-1-1 for assistance and referrals to cooling centers.
Check with local news sources on openings of select cooling centers.
Illinois
Illinois Cooling Centers locator.
Ready Illinois – Extreme Heat.
Indiana
Indiana 2-1-1 – Cooling Center.
Iowa
Polk County – Extreme Temperature Resources
Iowa 2-1-1 Cooling Shelter search.
Kansas
Contact local 2-1-1 for assistance and referrals to cooling centers.
Check with local news sources on openings of select cooling centers.
Kentucky
Contact local 2-1-1 for assistance and referrals to cooling centers.
Check with local news sources on openings of select cooling centers.
Louisiana
Contact local 2-1-1 for assistance and referrals to cooling centers.
Check with local news sources on openings of select cooling centers.
Maine
Search for open Mass Care locations.
Maryland
Maryland Department of Health Office of Preparedness – Resources: Extreme Heat.
Massachusetts
Contact local 2-1-1 for assistance and referrals to cooling centers.
Check with local news sources on openings of select cooling centers.
Michigan
Search for “Extreme Heat Cooling Programs” via Michigan 2-1-1.
City of Detroit – Cooling Centers.
Empowering Michigan – Cooling Centers.
WXYZ Detroit – Cooling Centers.
Minnesota
Search for “Extreme Heat Cooling Programs” via Minnesota 2-1-1.
Mississippi
Contact local 2-1-1 for assistance and referrals to cooling centers.
Check with local news sources on openings of select cooling centers.
Missouri
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services – Cooling Centers Map.
Montana
Contact local 2-1-1 for assistance and referrals to cooling centers.
Check with local news sources on openings of select cooling centers.
Nebraska
Contact local 2-1-1 for assistance and referrals to cooling centers.
Check with local news sources on openings of select cooling centers.
Nevada
Contact local 2-1-1 for assistance and referrals to cooling centers.
Check with local news sources on openings of select cooling centers.
New Hampshire
Search for “Extreme Heat Cooling Programs” via New Hampshire 2-1-1.
New Jersey
New Jersey 2-1-1 – NJ Cooling Centers
New Mexico
Contact local 2-1-1 for assistance and referrals to cooling centers.
Check with local news sources on openings of select cooling centers.
- Albuquerque (2024)
New York
New York State Department of Health – Cooling Centers locator.
North Carolina
Contact local 2-1-1 for assistance and referrals to cooling centers.
Check with local news sources on openings of select cooling centers.
North Dakota
Check with local news sources on openings of select cooling centers.
Ohio
Contact local 2-1-1 for assistance and referrals to cooling centers.
Check with local news sources on openings of select cooling centers.
Oklahoma
Oklahoma 2-1-1 – Extreme Heat Cooling Programs search.
Oregon
Contact 2-1-1 for assistance and referrals to “Extreme Heat Cooling Centers.”
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania 2-1-1 Extreme Heat Cooling Programs search.
Chester County – Extreme Heat Resources.
Check with local news sources on openings of select cooling centers.
- Erie County (2026)
- Central Pennsylvania (2026)
- South Central Pennsylvania (2026)
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency – Cooling Centers.
South Carolina
Contact local 2-1-1 for assistance and referrals to cooling centers.
Check with local news sources on openings of select cooling centers.
South Dakota
Contact local 2-1-1 for assistance and referrals to cooling centers.
Check with local news sources on openings of select cooling centers.
Tennessee
Tennessee Department of Health Cooling and Warming Centers Map.
Check with local news sources on openings of select cooling centers.
- Knoxville (2026)
- Williamson County (2026)
Texas
Search for “Extreme Heat Cooling Centers” via Texas 2-1-1.
Utah
Contact local 2-1-1 for assistance and referrals to cooling centers.
Check with local news sources on openings of select cooling centers.
Vermont
Vermont Department of Health – Hot Weather: Find a Cooling Site
Virginia
Contact local 2-1-1 for assistance and referrals to cooling centers.
Check with local news sources on openings of select cooling centers.
Washington
Washington 2-1-1 Extreme Heat Cooling Centers search.
West Virginia
Contact local 2-1-1 for assistance and referrals to cooling centers.
Check with local news sources on openings of select cooling centers.
Wisconsin
Wisconsin 2-1-1 Extreme Heat Cooling Centers search.
Wyoming
Wyoming 2-1-1 Extreme Heat Cooling Centers search.
Latest page update: June 30, 2026.