As temperatures rise, the Marion Fire Department encourages residents to check on neighbors, family members and friends that are especially vulnerable to high heat indices due to age, medical or other conditions.

Anyone seeking a break from the heat is welcome at any of the following air-conditioned heat relief locations in Marion. Each location is available the following days and times:

Marion Public Library, 1101 6^th Avenue, Marion
M-Th, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., F-Sa, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Su, 1-5 p.m.

Thomas Park Safe Room, 343 Marion Boulevard, Marion
M-F, 7 a.m.-4 p.m.

Lowe Park Arts & Environment Center, 4500 N. 10^th Street, Marion
M-F, 7 a.m.-4 p.m.

Marion City Hall Lobby, 1225 6^th Avenue, Marion
M-F, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Marion Police Department Lobby, 6315 Highway 151, Marion
M-F, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

A list of other Linn County heat relief centers is available through Linn County Emergency Management or may be obtained by calling 2-1-1.