With the expected heat wave coming, there are several cooling stations open to those who need a place to cool off.

Orting Food Bank - 224 Washington Ave SE - open 10:00am - 6:00pm

Orting Baptist Church - 308 Kansas St SW - open 10:00am - 6:00pm

Pierce County Department of Emergency Management and other partners will open cooling centers throughout the county beginning Saturday, June 26.

For locations, hours, and more information, please visit https://www.piercecountywa.gov/6226/Heat-Wave-Information

Cooling stations will have water and fans to help keep people cool during the hot weather.

It is important people drink plenty of water, stay in a cool or air conditioned space and don't overdue it in the heat. Wear sunscreen. Check on pets, children, the elderly and those who struggle in hot weather.

Pierce Transit is offering free rides to the cooling centers this weekend. Learn more at https://www.piercetransit.org/news/?id=515