A Fairfax County, Extreme Heat 2026 - NOVA Disaster Information and Alerts

Cooling Centers In addition to shopping malls, stores or movie theaters, you may consider cooling off at one of our county facilities designated as Cooling Centers during operating hours Libraries Community Centers REC Centers Human Services Regional Offices Homeless shelters (available for people experiencing homelessness) During extreme heat, facilities may have unexpected closures due to HVAC issues so please check that locations are open before you arrive. Consider using the Fairfax Connector BusTracker to plan your visit.