Fresno warming centers to remain open due to prevailing cold temps

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by: Marcela Chavez

Posted: Feb 6, 2023 / 02:08 PM PST

Updated: Feb 6, 2023 / 03:27 PM PST

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Fresno’s warming centers will continue to be available until Thursday, Feb. 28, City of Fresno officials announced on Monday.

Due to the ongoing cold temperatures, the centers listed below will be open until Feb. 28 at 8:00 a.m.

The warming centers available in Fresno are:

Maxie L. Parks Community Center 1802 E. Annadale Ave.
Mosqueda Community Center 4670 E. Butler
Ted C. Wills Community Center 770 N. San Pablo Ave.

City officials say they provide cots, blankets, and pet cages.

The centers will be open from 6:00 p.m. through 8:00 a.m.

The Pinedale Community Center at 7170 N. San Pablo will also be open from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. – but only until Feb. 9.

Additionally, the Department of Transportation of Fresno (FAX) will be providing free transportation to anyone who needs to go to one of the warming centers by using one of the existing FAX bus routes.