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Mission Opens Cooling Center Amidst Triple-Digit Heat
18 Jun
Summary
- Mission, Texas opened a cooling center due to triple-digit heat.
- The center is available Thursday and Friday at the Parks & Recreation Building.
- No overnight stays or food services are provided at the facility.
With extreme heat blanketing the region, Mission, Texas, has activated a cooling center to offer residents a reprieve from soaring temperatures. The facility, located at the Mission Parks & Recreation Building at 721 N. Bryan Road, was made available on Thursday.
Residents can access the air-conditioned space until 8 p.m. on Thursday and again on Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The city has clarified that the cooling center is not equipped for overnight stays and will not be providing food services. It serves as a temporary refuge during the day.
The city emphasizes the importance of staying hydrated and limiting outdoor activities during the hottest parts of the day. They also urge residents to check on neighbors and family members to ensure everyone's safety during this period of intense heat.
