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Looking to stay cool during the heat? Here are some spots in Franklin County

A heat advisory is in place, with heat indexes expected to be near 100 degrees.

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. — Editor's note: The above video is from June 17, 2024.

With temperatures expected to reach the 90s and heat index values expected to be near 100 degrees, a heat advisory has been issued today.

Franklin County is extending the hours of its Chambersburg, Greencastle and Tuscarora senior activity centers from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. to serve as cooling stations for residents aged 60 and over today.

  • 600 Norland Avenue Suite 11 Chambersburg, PA  17201  
    • Contact: (717) 264-8191
  • 10615 Antrim Church Road Greencastle, PA  17225
    • Contact: (717) 597-2020
  • 11300 Fort Loudon Road Mercersburg, PA  17326
    • Contact: (717) 328-4744

Residents are also welcome to escape the heat at the county's five other senior activity centers, which will be operating under normal hours, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. A full list of locations can be found here.

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