The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a heat advisory for our area. Heat indices are expected over 100 degrees Wednesday through Saturday.

Louisa County Weekday Cooling Locations

The following locations offer a place to stop and get cool throughout the summer.

• The Louisa County Department of Human Services (114 Industrial Drive, Louisa, VA) will offer comfort areas during regular business hours (8:30am-5pm).
• Louisa County Parks, Recreation & Tourism will have an area designated for cooling at the Betty Queen Center (522 Industrial Dr, Louisa, VA) separate from the pool area during regular business hours.
• The Louisa County Library (881 Davis Hwy, Mineral) will also serve as a location to cool down during their hours of operation, Monday and Tuesday 10am - 7pm, Wednesday and Thursday 10am -6pm, Friday and Saturday 10am - 5pm.

Note, the Department of Health's and the Betty Queen Center's business hours will be impacted by the holiday, with a closure on Friday, July 3rd. The Louisa County Library will serve as a cooling center on Thursday and Friday during normal hours.
 

Caution in Extreme Heat

People aged 65 years and older, children, and those with chronic medical conditions are particularly at risk of heat-related illness. Please follow guidelines for extreme heat, including:

• Find air conditioning.
• Avoid strenuous activities.
• Watch for heat illness.
• Wear light clothing.
• Check on family members and neighbors.
• Drink plenty of fluids.
• Watch for heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.
• Never leave people or pets in a closed car.

Cooling & Warming Center Partners Needed

Louisa County is seeking area partners to serve as cooling and/or warming centers during times of extreme weather. These centers will offer community members, including those particularly vulnerable to the impacts of severe low and high temperatures, temporary shelter in a climate-controlled area. Timeframes a center will be open will be dictated by the participating area partner. The county can make arrangements for water to be provided.

If you represent a church or other organization interested in being contacted when cooling or warming centers are needed, please contact us info@louisacounty.gov.