NEW CASTLE – As another stretch of high temperatures and dangerous heat index values is expected across Delaware, the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is opening cooling centers to provide residents with a safe place to escape the heat.

DHSS facilities are open as cooling centers June 30 through July 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. These spaces offer a safe, air-conditioned environment where anyone can cool down and stay hydrated.

The State’s cooling stations are:

New Castle County

• Claymont State Service Center, 3301 Green Street, Claymont (302-792-6505)
• DHSS Canby Park Office, 1920 Maryland Avenue, Wilmington (302-434-3340)
• Churchman’s Corporate Center, 84 Christiana Road, New Castle (302) 395-6500)
• *Hudson State Service Center, 501 Ogletown Road, Newark (302-283-7500)

Kent County

• Smyrna State Service Center, 100 Sunnyside Road, Smyrna (302-514-4503)
• *Williams State Service Center, 805 River Road, Dover (302-857-5000)

Sussex County

• *Adams State Service Center, 546 Bedford Street, Georgetown (302-515-3004)
• Laurel State Service Center, 31039 N. Poplar Street, Laurel (302-875-8402)
• Shipley State Service Center, 350 Virginia Avenue, Seaford (302-628-7000)

* Hudson, Williams, and Adams State Service Centers will be open until 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1.

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