Hot Weather Resources
August 25, 2023
Hot weather significantly increases the potential for heat-related illnesses, particularly for people working outside or participating in outdoor activities, people experiencing unsheltered homelessness, and people without access to air conditioning.
Hot Weather Resources and Information
- Clark County Public Health’s hot weather tips and precautions
- CRESA severe weather centers and shelters
- Council for the Homeless Emergency Shelter Housing Hotline
- Hot weather safety tips for pets
- Parks, Recreation and Cultural services program impacts
- Help trees weather extreme heat with proper watering
- National Weather Service Heat Risk webpage
Local Spots to Stay Cool
Please be aware that the below locations are not official cooling centers and no additional resources outside of normal service offerings will be available.
City Buildings and Swimming Pools
Marshall/Luepke Community Center
- 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd. Vancouver, WA 98663
- Monday – Thursday – 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Friday – 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Saturday – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday – Closed
- The swimming pool is open to monthly passholders and single-day, drop-in visits.
Firstenburg Community Center
- 700 NE 136th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98684
- Please be aware this building is not air conditioned, due to LEED certification and many doors opening frequently, but is an option for respite from the extreme heat
- Monday – Thursday – 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Friday – 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Saturday – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday – Closed
- The swimming pool is open to monthly passholders and single-day, drop-in visits.
Water Resources Education Center
- 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98661
- Monday through Friday – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday – Closed
- Sunday – Closed
Local Libraries
Cascade Park Library
- 600 NE 136th Ave.
- Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Friday – Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday: Closed
Three Creeks Community Library
- 800-C NE Tenney Rd.
- Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Friday-Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday: Closed
Vancouver Community Library
- 901 C St.
- Sunday – Monday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Tuesday – Thursday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Vancouver Mall Library
- Vancouver Mall, Suite 285
- Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Friday – Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
A full list of cooling locations is available and regularly updated on CRESA.