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Dallas cooling centers open as summer heat ramps up

Libraries, community centers, and DART transit centers will all be open to help people cool off on the summer's hottest days.
Credit: DART

DALLAS — Dallas officially opened up two cooling centers Tuesday to help residents beat the heat.

The "Beat the Heat" cooling centers provide a safe, comfortable space for people to come, stay cool and reduce their electricity.

The two centers are a part of a long list of cooling centers available to Dallas residents throughout the summer months. All city cooling centers will be open during normal business hours.

For those needing longer relief from the heat, DART will host extended hours at their transit locations. 

For homeowners without air conditioning, the city is giving out free portable AC coolers and window AC units, though supplies are limited.

Here's how to apply for free AC:

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center

Call 214-670-8418 or visit www.dallasmlkcenter.com

West Dallas Multipurpose Center

Call 214-670-6340 or visit www.westdallasmultipurposecenter.com

Credit: City of Dallas
Credit: City of Dallas

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