CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Mecklenburg County officials are providing resources for residents to stay cool as temperatures hover above 90 degrees.
Block Love Charlotte is one of the facilities the county announced would be open to help people beat the heat..
“Individuals can come in and get that respite that reprieve from the heat,” Deborah Phillips, the executive director of Block Love Charlotte, said.
Their location on North Graham Street is known to be a resource to the community. Their goal on Sunday was to provide comfort.
“I just want everybody to come in feel comfortable," Phillips said.
Block Love offered water and fans to help the community stay cool.
“Let's give everybody something to do you know, other than if they just want to just sit around and relax," Phillips said. "We don't mind at all. Today is a day of relaxation a day of rest. So why not do it here where you can be cool until you go to your next destination.”
Spraygrounds and pools were also open to the public on Sunday.
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