Extreme heat/hot weather resources

Hot weather significantly increases the potential for heat-related illnesses, particularly for people working outside or participating in outdoor activities, people experiencing unsheltered homelessness, and people without access to air conditioning.

• CRESA severe weather centers and shelters
• Council for the Homeless Emergency Shelter Housing Hotline
• Clark County Public Health hot weather safety
• Humane Society hot weather safety tips for pets
• National Weather Service heat risk

Local spots to cool off

Please be aware that these locations are not official cooling centers and no additional resources outside of normal service offerings will be available. A full list of cooling locations is available and regularly updated on CRESA.

City buildings and pools

Marshall/Luepke Community Center

• 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd. Vancouver, WA 98663
• Monday – Thursday – 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday – 6 a.m. to 7 p.m; Saturday – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday – Closed
• The swimming pool is open to monthly passholders and single-day, drop-in visits. 

Firstenburg Community Center

• 700 NE 136th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98684
• Please be aware this building is not air-conditioned, due to LEED certification and many doors opening frequently, but is an option for respite from the extreme heat
• Monday – Thursday – 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday – 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday – Closed
• The swimming pool is open to monthly passholders and single-day, drop-in visits. 

Water Resources Education Center

• 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98661
• Monday through Friday – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday – Closed; Sunday – Closed

Local libraries

Cascade Park Library

• 600 NE 136th Ave.
• Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday – Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday: Closed

Three Creeks Community Library

• 800-C NE Tenney Rd.
• Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday-Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday: Closed

Vancouver Community Library

• 901 C St.
• Sunday – Monday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday – Thursday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Vancouver Mall Library

• Vancouver Mall, Suite 285
• Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday – Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Columbia River Water Feature

• 115 S.E. Columbia Way
• Hours and rules

C-TRAN bus service

During extreme heat, C-TRAN will not turn away anyone riding to a cooling center. Passengers should tell the operator as they board that they’re heading to a cooling center, and fares will not be enforced. We also encourage anyone to plan and stay hydrated if they expect to be out traveling. All C-TRAN buses also have air conditioning.