The National Weather Service declared a Head Advisory for the James City County area Aug. 8 from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. Need a place to cool off? Citizens and visitors can head to the James City County Recreation Center at 5301 Longhill Road, or the Human Services Center at 5249 Olde Towne Road. The Recreation Center and the Human Resources Center serve as the County's designated "Cooling Centers," and provide air conditioning and a place to sit down.
The Recreation Center is open Monday-Thursday, 6 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 6 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, 1-6 p.m. The Human Resources Center is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. With the exception of service animals, pets are not allowed in the Cooling Center. For more information, please call 757-259-4200.
Media Contact:
Barbara Watson, Social Services Assistant Director
757-259-3123; barbara.watson@jamescitycountyva.gov