STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) — Emergency managers in Portage County have named three cooling centers for residents who need a break from the extreme heat that’s settled in over Central Wisconsin.
Locations include the Portage County Health and Human Services office, Portage County Library, and Plover Municipal Center. Residents are encouraged to call ahead to make sure the centers are open and have space.
Portage County Health and Human Services (Upper lobby only), 817 Whiting Ave., Stevens Point 715-345-5350 Monday and Thursday: 8 AM – 4:30 PM, Tuesday: 8 AM-6 PM, Wednesday: 8 AM-5 PM, Friday: 8 AM-3 PM
Portage County Public Library, 1001 Main St., Stevens Point 715-346-1544, Monday: 9 AM – 8 PM, Tuesday – Friday: 9 AM – 6 PM, Saturday: 9 AM – 1 PM
Village of Plover Municipal Center, 2400 Post Road, Plover, WI 715-345-5252, Monday – Friday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Anyone working outside is encouraged to take frequent breaks, stay hydrated, and check in on each other throughout the day.
More information on managing heat can be found at the ReadyWisconsin emergency management website.
