As extreme heat settled over North Carolina, the Durham Rescue Mission opened Operation Cool to give anyone in need a safe place to escape it. Guests can come inside to cool off, drink water, eat a meal, take a shower or wash their clothes, and no commitment to a long-term program is required.
CEO Rob Tart told Spectrum News that hot weather can be just as dangerous as cold weather, and that keeping people safe is the top priority. The Mission is open seven days a week to anyone who needs relief from the heat.
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