Warming/Cooling Centers | Polk County Iowa Health Department

Polk County Iowa Health Department

Location Name

Polk County Iowa Health Department

1907 Carpenter Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314

Eligibility

Open to anyone

Required documents

None

(515) 286-3798

Voice·

Main Phone

(515) 286-3546

Fax·

Fax

Websitehttps://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/emergency-management/our-plans/extreme-temperature-and-sheltering-resources/

Email[email protected]

Application process

None

Fees

None

Service area

Polk County, IA

Warming/Cooling Centers are utilized during extreme heating or cooling events. These locations include public libraries, shopping centers, and community/senior centers. DART Route information is available on the list of warming/cooling centers to help callers find their way to the appropriate DART bus. Visit the health departments website for more information.

Last assured

12/05/2025

What's Here

Extreme Heat Cooling Centers Extreme Cold Warming Centers

Providing organization

Polk County Iowa Health Department

Provides public health programs and educational services.