(Michigan City, IN) - Cooling center locations in Michigan City have been announced to help people needing relief from the hot and humid conditions.

 

Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch is also urging citizens to check on family, friends, neighbors, pets, and especially the elderly during this extreme weather.

 

The cooling center locations open to the public are:

 

1. Michigan City City Hall at 100 E Michigan Blvd. Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
2. Michigan City Police Department at 1201 E. Michigan Blvd. seven days a week from 8 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
3. Michigan City Fire Administration Building at 2510 E. Michigan Blvd. Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
4. Nest Community Shelter at 1001 W. 8th St. from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily.

 

According to the mayor’s office, any citizen needing transportation to a cooling center may call the MCPD’s non-emergency number at (219) 874-3221. 

 

People needing help keeping their pets cool are advised to call the La Porte County Animal Shelter at (219) 326-1637.