Cooling Centers Open June 11–13

Cooling Center Locations & Hours

Due to anticipated excessive heat, the following City of Madera Cooling Centers are tentatively scheduled to open Thursday, June 11th through Saturday, June 13th, at the hours and locations below.

Cooling centers are generally available on weekdays only; weekend activation may occur depending on weather conditions. Days of activation vary based on forecast temperatures.

Free Transportation

Madera Metro will offer rides to accommodate those in need of transportation to local cooling centers between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm. Board any Route 1 (Purple Line) or Route 2 (Orange Line) bus and let the driver know you are headed to the cooling center at the Madera Police Department; or, board any Route 4 (Blue Line) bus to access the cooling center at the Pan American Community Center.

For Dial-A-Ride (as available only), riders must advise dispatch when scheduling pick-up that they desire to be taken to a cooling center. Residents may contact Dial-A-Ride at (559) 661-7433.

Protecting Your Health

Cooling centers are open to the public and are intended to provide relief for those who do not have access to an air-conditioned environment. The City of Madera urges residents to take steps to protect against heat-related illness. Conditions such as heat exhaustion and heatstroke occur when the body's temperature control system becomes overloaded. Children, older adults, and people with chronic illnesses are at the greatest risk.

For more information on staying safe during extreme heat, please see Pacific Gas & Electric's Guide to Staying Cool & Safe.

Activation Policy

City officials monitor weather conditions using www.weather.gov and may activate cooling centers at any time temperatures are forecast to meet or exceed 105°F, or when temperatures are expected to meet or exceed 100°F for two or more consecutive days.

The public can visit the City's website, www.madera.gov, to confirm cooling center activation. Residents with questions may contact the City of Madera's Department of Parks and Community Services at (559) 661-5495. The City's Cooling Centers are made possible through grant funds from Pacific Gas & Electric Company.