Cooling Center

The following facilities have been designated as Cooling Centers for in Marin County. Hours of operation as a Cooling Center may change when necessary. Each site is air-conditioned, has water for drinking, a rest room and seating.

Cooling Centers

Aegis of Corte Madera: Phone: 415-927-4200; Fax 415-927-4200
5555 Paradise Drive, Corte Madera CA 94925
Hours available as a Cooling Center: 8:30am to 7pm daily (weekends included)

Marin YMCA: Phone: 415-446-2101; Fax: 415-492-9703
1500 Los Gamos Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903
Hours available as a Cooling Center: 7am to 7pm daily (weekends included)

Northgate Mall (indoor): Phone: 415-479-5956 Guest Services
Las Gallinas and Northgate Dr., San Rafael, CA 94903
Hours available as a Cooling Center: Mon - Sat 10am to 9pm, Sun 11am to 6pm

Aldersly Garden Retirement Community: Phone: 415-453-7425; Fax: 415-453-6377
326 Mission Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
Hours available as a Cooling Center: 9am to 5pm, Monday - Friday

The Margaret Todd Senior Center (MTSC) (primary Cooling Center in Novato)
Phone: 415-899-8290
1560 Hill Road, Novato, CA 94947
Hours available as a Cooling Center: 9am to 5pm Monday - Friday
For after hour assistance: Call the Novato Police Department Dispatch: 415-897-1122

Aegis of San Rafael: Phone: 415-472-6530; Fax: 415-472-3969
111 Merrydale Road, San Rafael CA 94903
Hours available as a Cooling Center: 9am to 5pm, Monday - Friday

Whistlestop (Marin Senior Coordinating Council) *** for seniors or disabled only:
Phone: 415-456-9062 ext 121 Rebecca Lack
930 Tamalpais Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
Hours available as a Cooling Center: 8am - 4pm, Monday - Friday

As public venues, these sites hold no liability for the welfare of anyone seeking respite from the heat. If you feel you have an emergency call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.

For information on public health emergency preparedness issues contact the Office of Public Affairs: California Dept of Public Health
Email: CDPHPress@cdph.ca.gov
Phone: 916-440-7660
Fax: 916-440-7656