EnergyCare

We are so grateful to Elliot, our AmeriCorps/Wash U volunteer and sad to see his time with EnergyCare come to an end this week. Thanks to Elliot, we were able to install 54 window inserts for our clients! In addition to the inserts, he put in 45 LED lightbulbs, 17 weather-strips and 5 door sweeps. Good luck, Elliot, in your next endeavor!

☀️As temps heat up this week, a reminder that our cooling shelter is open! ☀️

The shelter, a partnership between Saint Louis County and The Salvation Army, is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, through September 5, 2025. The shelter is located at The Salvation Army at 10740 Page Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63132.

Services include:
- 24/7 on-site staff support
- meals served three times a day
- laundry facilities
- case management services
- hygiene and shower access
- phone access
- life skills and employment assistance

Please call United Way 211 to access the Cooling Shelter.

The Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services also has a map of cooling centers. You can find that here: https://ow.ly/yCS750WiHYH

Click here for a list of Cooling Centers: https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/live-work/summer/cooling-centers.cfm

Be safe, everyone! And check on your elderly neighbors!

STL Cooling Centers & Water Relief Resources

St. Louis, MO — As temperatures soar across the region, the City of St. Louis is activating a comprehensive network of cooling centers and water fountain locations to help residents stay safe during the heatwave. With multiple days expected to climb above 90 degrees, and a potential heat index exceeding 105°F, city agencies are stepping up their response to protect the most vulnerable.

Cooling Centers Activated Across the Metro

The City, in partnership with local libraries, senior centers, rec complexes, health centers, and nonprofits, has rolled out a robust list of cooling stations available to the public during daytime hours. Some of the designated locations include:

AmeriCorps St. Louis

Biddle Housing Opportunities Center

Carondelet and O'Fallon Park Rec Complexes

Multiple SLPL branches (Baden, Carpenter, Divoll, Kingshighway, Walnut Park, etc.)

Northside Youth and Senior Center

Urban League Headquarters

Five Star Senior Center

St. Patrick Center

Oak Street Health – North City

Monarch St. Louis International Senior Center

All locations are being stocked and staffed to provide temporary relief, seating, hydration access, and air-conditioned space for residents of all ages.

Water Fountain Stations Throughout the City

In addition to cooling centers, outdoor water fountain stations have been established in key areas, particularly for those without shelter or traveling by foot:

14th Street & Market Ave

Page Blvd & Hodiamont Ave

South Grand & Loughborough (look for silver dome hydrant)

Potomac & Grand (near Fire Station)

Soulard at 8th & Allen

North Grand near North Market

South Broadway & Courtois

Carr Street & North Broadway (note: take 6th Street to access due to dead end)

These fountains provide immediate hydration access during peak heat hours and are placed strategically near high-traffic pedestrian zones.

Know the Terms: Heat Advisory 101

With temperatures spiking, it's important to know the official warnings issued by weather authorities:

Heat Wave: 3 or more days of 90°F+ temperatures

Excessive Heat Warning: Heat index around 110°F for 2 days, or 105°F for 4 days

Excessive Heat Advisory: Index between 100–104°F for 4+ days

What You Can Do:

✅ Check on seniors and neighbors without A/C
✅ Know your nearest cooling station
✅ Stay hydrated, stay indoors, and stay informed
✅ If you're experiencing heat-related illness, call 911 immediately

Cooling center data provided by United Way — visit 211helps.org or call 2-1-1 to find the closest location to you.

This has been your community heat safety update from VOTP News – your #1 source for disaster relief and community communication.