SPOKANE, Wash. — The Inland Northwest and much of Washington state are in the midst of an excessive heat watch, and the city of Spokane is reminding residents that resources are available to help them stay cool.
Record-breaking heat is in the forecast nearly every day, with Excessive Heat Warnings going into effect Monday and lasting through Thursday. All four days will likely be 100 degrees or hotter, with Tuesday being the hottest day. Because of the excessive heat, the city of Spokane is opening several resources to the public.
Here are the resources available to residents during the heat wave:
Cooling Centers
Six Spokane Public Library locations are providing indoor cooling centers to anyone looking for relief from the heat. These centers include cool spaces, hydration resources, bathrooms and wi-fi connection:
- Central Library, 906 W. Main Street
- Shadle Park Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Avenue
- Liberty Park Library, 402 S. Pittsburg Street
- Hillyard Library, 4110 N. Cook Street
- South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry Street
- Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Road
Libraries are open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The Trent Resource and Assistance Center (TRAC) will also be open during the heat wave. The center is located at 4320 E. Trent Avenue in Spokane. Three meals a day, snacks and other wrap-around services are also available for people in need. Emergency responders will be checking in on people during the heat wave.
Splash Pads
Spokane Parks & Recs splash pads are available to the public for free. The splash pads are open every day from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 19 city parks:
- Riverfront Park
- Audubon Park
- Carson Park
- Chief Garry Park
- Coeur d'Alene Park
- Franklin Park
- Friendship Park
- Glass Park
- Grandview Park
- Manito Park
- Mission Park
- Pacific Park
- Riverfront Park: Ice Age Floods Playground
- Shadle Park
- Sharpley-Harmon Park
- Thornton Murphy Park
- Underhill Park
Public Transportation
Spokane Transit Authority is offering fare exceptions to riders going to and from cooling centers when the temperature is 95 degrees or higher. If someone gets on the bus without fare payment and is traveling to a cooling center, STA will allowed them to ride for free.
The Salvation Army vans can also meet people where they are and help them connect to local shelters. Call 509-280-6860 or 509-280-6894 for a ride.
Other Resources
Additional resources and information are available through:
The city is also asking for donations of bottled water, Gatorade, Powerade, caffeine-free hydration drinks, sunscreen products and single pack snacks. Those interested in donation can email snuss@spokanecity.org to arrange for pick-up.
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