Update: Cooling Centers Requested in Greene County

( GREENE COUNTY) – “Greene County churches and other organizations are requested to provide cooling centers during this dangerous heatwave,” said Roger Axe, Director of Greene County Emergency Management Agency.

“We have several persons at risk especially the elderly and young that do not have air conditioning. Prolonged exposure to such excessive heat can be life-threatening. Accordingly, we are asking our churches and other organizations to provide possible life- saving cooling centers Thursday through Saturday of this week,” Axe noted.

Organizations willing to provide cooling centers call Greene County Emergency Management Agency at 812 384-4012.

The Bloomfield Community Building will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. only on Thursday, July 17, 2019.

Update: The North Shelter House at the Bloomfield Park will be open as a Cooling Center this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.