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Gridley Herald

Catch a Chill: Local Cooling Centers

Jul 08, 2024 01:51PM ● By Seti Long

BUTTE COUNTY, CA (MPG) - With extreme heat warnings issued for our area this week and into the weekend, and the potential for PG&E to execute power safety shutoffs due to elevated fire risks, residents could be looking at high heat and no electricity.

The following cities have established free cooling centers at the following locations.

Gridley

Gridley Recreation Bldg, 194 Washington St in Manual Vierra Park. July 2 through July 13, 12 to 6 p.m.

Butte County Library, 299 Spruce St

Chico

Faith Lutheran Church, 667 E 1st Ave. July 1 through July 13, 2 to 8 p.m.

Oroville

Oroville Resource Center, 4250 Lincoln Bl. Open when temps are over 95 degrees.

Yuba City

Sutter County Library, 750 Forbes Ave. July 2 through July 5, 2 to 8 p.m.

Marysville

New Beginnings Wesleyan Church, 616 C St. July 3, 12 to 8 p.m. July 4 through July 7, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.