Cooling Shelter Open August 10-14

Published on August 09, 2021

Due to high temperatures forecasted, the City of Medford and community partners will open a cooling shelter. The cooling shelter will be open Tuesday through Saturday (August 10th - August 14th) from 12 – 8 PM.

• Tuesday August 10th the shelter will be operated at the Medford Senior Center, located at 510 E. Main Street.
• Wednesday August 11th the shelter will be operated at Jackson County Library Medford at 205 South Central Avenue.
• Thursday August 12th the shelter will be operated at the Medford Senior Center, located at 510 E. Main Street.
• Friday August 13th the shelter will be operated at Jackson County Library Medford at 205 South Central Avenue.
• Saturday August 14th the shelter will be operated at the Medford Senior Center, located at 510 E. Main Street.

The cooling shelter will provide water, cool resting area, restrooms, popsicles, snacks, and cooling area and water for pets. Individuals may come and go, with a facility capacity of 90 guests.

Anyone interested in volunteering or have resources to contribute may email medfordemergencyshelter@gmail.com for more information.

For more information about Extreme Event Shelters, please click here .