INDIANAPOLIS — The state of Indiana will have cooling centers open this week for Hoosiers who need to get out of the extreme heat.
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administrators is letting Hoosiers know they can contact Indiana 211 to find a cooling center in their area. To learn more, call 211 or 866-211-9966.
Available cooling centers can also be found by clicking here.
In Indianapolis, Indy Parks has several cooling centers available across the city.
Those cooling centers are:
To help alleviate the high demand on the power grid during the heat wave, AES Indiana encourages users to follow these guidelines:
- Turn thermostats on air conditioners to a higher temperature.
- Turn off unnecessary lights.
- Keep curtains closed during the day on the sunny side of the home.
- Reduce the number of times you go in and out of your home.
- Make sure cooling vents are open and unobstructed.
- Avoid using unnecessary appliances.
- Use ovens, dishwashers, and washers and dryers during off-peak hours, 5-10 p.m., after the hottest part of the day.
If your power goes out, call AES Indiana at 317-261-8111.