Sussex County Cooling Stations to Open Wednesday
Sussex County is setting up cooling stations as the July 4th holiday will be the hottest so far this summer season. Temperatures are expected to top 100 degrees and heat indices around 115 degrees. Several facilities will serve as ‘cooling stations’ ahead of the holiday to allow you to beat the heat as National Weather Service forecasters have issued an extreme heat watch into July 4th. The heat and humidity are not expected to subside until early next week.
In anticipation of the heat, Sussex County reminds the public that various air-conditioned County sites are available during regular business hours throughout the summer months as âcooling stationsâ. However, due to the upcoming long holiday weekend, public offices, including libraries, will be closed. County government will make the County Administrative Offices building on The Circle in Georgetown available for those seeking relief from the heat of the day. Â
In addition to County facilities, the State of Delaware also has announced âcooling stationsâ at select State buildings.