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COUNTY SEARCH SERVICES JOBS BUSINESS BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEPARTMENTS CONTACT US County of Kern home > public information > cooling centers available Cooling Centers Available During the summertime, senior citizens and others at risk from heat can find relief at cooling centers across Kern County. Residents using the centers should bring their own books, puzzles or games to pass the time. Water and snacks will be provided thanks to increased funding from PG&E.For seniors and disabled adults, free bus service is available to and from the cooling centers.      1) If you are a disabled adult and need a ride to a cooling center, contact Get-a-Lift directly at 661-869-6363.      2) If you are a senior and wish to apply for a free pass:              A) Call Kern County Aging and Adult Services at (800) 510-2020 or 661-868-1000.                  OR              B) Print the Application for Free Bus Pass then mail or FAX the completed form to Aging and Adult Services. Cooling Centers are partially funded through a grant from    Status Information for  Thursday, 09/02/10 - Friday, 09/03/10   (centers will be open from  1 p.m. -  8 p.m.) Area Site Name/Address Thursday 09/02/10 Friday 09/03/10 San Joaquin Valley/ Kern River Valley Centers Arvin Senior Center 800 Walnut Drive, Arvin Get Map  (opens new window) closed open Ben Austin Community Center 1751 McKee Road, Bakersfield Get Map  (opens new window) closed closed Buttonwillow Recreation and Parks District 133 East First Street, Buttonwillow Get Map  (opens new window) closed closed East Bakersfield Veterans Building 2101 Ridge Road, Bakersfield Get Map  (opens new window) closed closed East Niles Senior Center 6601 East Niles Street, Bakersfield Get Map  (opens new window) closed closed Jefferson Senior Center 436 Jefferson Street, Delano Get Map  (opens new window) closed closed Kern River Valley Senior Center/Veterans Building 6405 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella Get Map  (opens new window) closed closed Rasmussen Senior Center 115 East Roberts Lane, Bakersfield Get Map  (opens new window) closed closed Walker Senior Center 505 Sunset Avenue, Shafter Get Map  (opens new window) closed open Wasco Recreation Building 1202 Poplar Avenue, Wasco Get Map  (opens new window) closed open Mountain Center(s) Frazier Park Recreation Building 300 Park Drive, Frazier Park Get Map  (opens new window) closed open Desert Centers California City Police Department 21130 Hacienda Boulevard, California City Get Map  (opens new window) closed closed Hummel Community Building 2500 20th Street, Rosamond Get Map  (opens new window) closed closed Inyokern Senior Center 1247 Broadway, Inyokern Get Map  (opens new window) closed closed Mojave Veterans Building 15580 "O" Street, Mojave Get Map  (opens new window) closed closed In addition, Kern County Libraries will be open during their scheduled business hours. Criteria for opening cooling centers: National Weather Service forecast temperatures (as of the previous day) San Joaquin Valley / Kern River Valley Centers: 105 degrees Mountain Center(s): 95 degrees Desert Centers: 108 degrees Last Modified 9/2/2010 Site Maintained by webmaster@co.kern.ca.us Disclaimer Privacy Policy