Listed below are cooling centers currently available in Lyon and surrounding counties.
Emporia
*Emporia Police Department lobby, 518 Mechanic. Pets are allowed if they can be controlled.
*Lyon County Sheriff’s Office lobby, 425 Mechanic. Pets are allowed if they can be controlled.
*First Congregational Church of Emporia, 326 West 12th Avenue: 9 am to noon Monday through Friday and 1:30 pm to 4 pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Pets are welcome so long as they can be controlled.
*Bloom House Youth Services, 301 West 11th Avenue:
Open for TEENS and their families. You must have a teen present to access the center.
*Emporia Public Library, 110 E 6th Avenue: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday and 1 pm to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday. Service animals are welcome, but pets and ESA’s (Emotional Support Animals) are prohibited.
*Raise Your Paws, 312 Commercial: 8 am-noon and 1-5 pm weekdays. Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome. Water bottles and treats for dogs are available.
Area
*City of Strong City city offices/depot: 8 am to 4 pm weekdays.
If you or your business plans to act as a cooling center please message KVOE at 620-342-1400 or email KVOE@KVOE.com so the address can be added to our list.
