09/01/2026
The Lexington Division of Emergency Management has announced activation of Phase 1 of its Extreme Heat Plan. The activation will be in effect beginning at 12:00 p.m. today (Monday, August 31st) through Friday, September 4th.
At this stage of activation:
❄️ Partner organizations of the Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention will operate as cooling stations
🚍 Lextran will offer free, fixed route rides to identified cooling stations for individuals experiencing homelessness
📢 Outreach teams will be in the community distributing supplies and assisting persons in accessing cooling stations and shaded spaces.
OHPI PARTNER COOLING STATIONS
• Arbor Youth Services
Individuals 18 to 24 years of age
540 W 3rd St
Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Lexington Rescue Mission
Individuals and Families
535 W 2nd St
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Mountain Comprehensive Care Center
Adult Men and Women
1060 Goodwin Dr
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• New Life Day Center
Adult Men and Women
224 N MLK Blvd
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• New Vista Drop-In Center
Individuals and Families
201 Mechanic St, 2nd Floor
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Nathaniel Mission
Individuals and Families
1109 Versailles Rd, Ste 400
Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Recovery Cafe of Lexington
Adult Men and Women
1109 Versailles Rd, Ste 200
Tuesday - Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In addition to cooling stations operated by OHPI partners, Parks and Recreations has the following community centers which individuals can access:
• Dunbar Community Center
545 N Upper St
Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Castlewood Community Center
201 Castlewood Dr
Monday - Thursday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Kenwick Community Center
313 Owsley Ave
Monday - Thursday, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m
