Having somewhere to cool off on a hot day in Austin is crucial to staying safe during the summer. Knowing where you can go to cool off is now easier for Austinites and visitors thanks to an interactive Google Map on the City’s Alerts page. During the summer months, City facilities like Austin Public Library and Austin Parks and Recreation facilities are available as Cooling Centers. Community members and visitors can utilize these facilities during regular business hours as a temporary reprieve from the heat and take advantage of the air conditioning. Austin Homeland Security and Emergency Management created the interactive Cooling Centers map to make it easier for patrons to find the facilities currently available as Cooling Centers. City data shows users are more likely to use a mobile device when looking for information on the website, and utilizing an interactive map like this allows people to not only find where Cooling Centers are but also get directions in just a few clicks.