Where To Find Cooling Centers Around Fairfax County (Map)

FAIRFAX, VA — As a heat advisory takes effect Wednesday, July 17, temperatures could have a real feel up to 110 degrees. This is considered dangerous heat that can pose a risk to anyone exposed for an extended amount of time. For this reason Fairfax County has identified numerous cooling centers available.

Libraries, community centers and the Fairfax County Government Center all serve as cooling centers. A full list and map of these locations is available below. Check hours to ensure the locations are open before you go.

• Burke Centre Library
• Centreville Regional Library
• Chantilly Regional Library
• City of Fairfax Regional Library
• Dolley Madison Library
• George Mason Regional Library
• Great Falls Library
• Herndon Fortnightly Library
• John Marshall Library
• Kings Park Library
• Kingstowne Library
• Lorton Library
• Martha Washington Library
• Oakton Library
• Patrick Henry Library
• Pohick Regional Library
• Reston Regional Library
• Richard Byrd Library
• Sherwood Regional Library
• Thomas Jefferson Library
• Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library
• Virginia Room
• Woodrow Wilson Library
• Access Services
• Bailey's Community Center
• Gum Springs Community Center
• Herndon Neighborhood Resource Center
• James Lee Community Center
• Mott Community Center
• David R. Pinn Community Center
• Sacramento Neighborhood Center
• Southgate Community Center
• Willston Multicultural Center
• Fairfax County Government Center

Fairfax County is under a heat advisory from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday. The combination of heat and humidity will make the temperature feel like 105 to 110 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

Brace for more severe heat through the rest of the week. Thunderstorms are likely through Thursday night, but they won't cool down the region. The high temperature will hit 97 degrees on Wednesday, 99 degrees on Friday and 100 degrees on Saturday.

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The county recommends the following tips to stay safe during dangerous heat:

• Find places with air conditioning. Libraries, shopping malls and community centers can provide a cool place to take a break from the heat.
• If you’re outside, find shade. Wear a hat wide enough to protect your face.
• Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing.
• Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. If you or someone you care for is on a special diet, ask a doctor how best to accommodate it.
• Do not use electric fans when the temperature outside is more than 95 degrees, as this could increase the risk of heat-related illness. Fans create air flow and a false sense of comfort, but do not reduce body temperature.
• Avoid high-energy activities.
• Check yourself, family members, and neighbors for signs of heat-related illness.