There are some days when everyone should remain out of the extreme heat, especially when temperatures rise near record highs. To help prevent heat-related illnesses, the White Flag Network offers homeless people access to cooling facilities when the heat index rises above 101 degrees Fahrenheit. The following facilities participate in the program and will display white flags through September 15, 2009.

Men only

South Wilmington Street Center

1420 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday-Friday

857-9428

Women and Children

Women's Center of Wake County Inc.

128 E. Hargett St., Suite 10, Raleigh

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday

829-3711

The White Flag Network is a group of Raleigh agencies that have collaborated to allow homeless people entrance into their buildings throughout the day. This year marks the network’s seventh summer and winter in operation.