The National Weather Service declared a Heat Advisory for the James City County area Aug. 29 from noon until 8 p.m. Need a place to cool off? Citizens and visitors can head to the James City County Recreation Center (5301 Longhill Road), the Human Services Center (5249 Olde Towne Road), the Williamsburg Library (515 Scotland Street) or the James City County Library (7770 Croaker Road). The centers and libraries serve as the County's designated Cooling Centers, and provide air conditioning and a place to sit down.
The Recreation Center and libraries are open on Aug. 29 until 9 p.m. The Human Resources Center is open until 5 p.m. With the exception of service animals, pets are not allowed in the Cooling Centers. For more information, please call 757-259-4200.
Media Contact:
Barbara Watson, Social Services Assistant Director
757-259-3123; barbara.watson@jamescitycountyva.gov