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Alcorcón reinforces its air-conditioned spaces to protect residents
Alcorcón has reinforced its network of air-conditioned spaces in view of the high temperatures forecast for the coming days. The measure expands the places where residents of all ages can take shelter from the heat, rest, and access water and basic services during the most difficult hours.
The main refuges include the Centro Municipal de las Artes, Teatro Buero Vallejo, and the Almudena Grandes y Miguel Delibes libraries. The Ciudad de Nejapa library is also being added, which will open in the afternoons from Monday to Friday.
The Centro Joven Yolanda González will be available in the mornings on weekdays. Its inclusion aims to offer a nearby alternative for teenagers and young people who need to spend part of the day in a cool, protected environment.
Older people will have extended hours at the Salvador Allende y Polvoranca centres, open from Monday to Sunday in both the morning and afternoon. The Centro Adolfo Suárez will also serve as a climate refuge during weekday mornings.
The administrative building of the Town Hall and the headquarters of the Junta de Distrito Municipal del Ensanche Sur will also remain accessible in the mornings. These spaces join the municipal network to improve coverage in different neighbourhoods.
In outdoor areas, the Los Castillos, Darwin y Alfredo Nobel parks have water fountains. As a new feature, the Town Hall has installed portable public toilets to make it easier for those seeking shade or spending more time outdoors.
The expansion is especially aimed at older people, children, those with chronic illnesses, and residents who do not have adequate air conditioning at home. It may also be useful for workers and public transport users during the hottest hours of the day.
With this network, Alcorcón is adapting cultural, youth, and administrative facilities to a role that is increasingly necessary during the summer. Checking the opening hours of each centre before setting out will help locate the nearest refuge and avoid the times of greatest heat exposure.