Friday, Aug. 21, 2009 | 3:03 p.m.
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Ten cooling stations have opened for the homeless around the Las Vegas Valley in light of today’s heat, Clark County officials announced.
The Southern Nevada Regional Planning Coalition called for the opening of the stations to serve as temporary areas for homeless to get out of the extreme heat and keep hydrated during the hottest time of the year.
The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning today for the region from noon to 7 p.m.
The 10 shelters are in addition to the Inclement Weather Shelter Program, which provides long-term day shelters during the summer months.
The following locations are open:
- Catholic Charities, 1501 N. Las Vegas Blvd. (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
- Salvation Army, 31 W. Owens Ave. (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
- Shade Tree, 1 W. Owens Ave. (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
- Cambridge Recreation Center, 3930 Cambridge St. (7 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
- Dula Recreation Center, 441 E. Bonanza Road (11a.m. to 7 p.m.)
- Hollywood Recreation Center, 1650 S. Hollywood Blvd. (7 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
- Walnut Recreation Center, 3075 N. Walnut Ave. (7 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
- Valley View Recreation Center, 500 Harris St. Henderson (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
- Pearson Community Center, 1625 W. Carey Ave. (7 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
- Islamic Society of Nevada, 4730 E. Desert Inn Road (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
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