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Richmond City To Open Cooling Shelters Thursday, Friday

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Richmond, VA--In anticipation of the hotter temperatures expected for the next few day, the City of Richmond will open cooling shelters in several locations on Thursday and Friday.

The following cooling shelter locations will be open Thursday, July 26 and Friday, July 27 from noon to 5:00 PM:

● Southside Community Services Center, 4100 Hull Street Road

● Department of Social Services, 900 East Marshall Street

● East District Center, 701 North 25th Street

Bottled water will be provided, but food will not be available. Pets (with the exception of service animals) are not allowed at the shelters.

For more information regarding cooling services, residents can contact the Department of Social Services Fuel Assistance Office at (804) 646-7046. Elderly residents with heat related issues can contact the Adult Protective Service Unit at (804) 646-0501.

 

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