Lexington is expected to reach "danger" level heat indexes this week, leading the city to enact Phase 1 of its heat plan.

As part of the plan, LexTran will offer free transportation to cooling centers around town, including:

Additionally, some of the city's homeless shelters will extend operating hours:

Lighthouse Ministries, 190 Spruce St. | Days, 12-6 p.m.
New Life Day Center, 224 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. | Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. + Saturday, 8:30-11 a.m.

If you need some ideas for staying entertained and staying cool, check out our favorite indoor summer activities.