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Weekend Heat Advisory Calls for Cooling Centers

National Weather Service – Chicago

OTTAWA – Excessive heat warnings are in effect for this weekend according to the National Weather Service. A heat advisory will begin at 10 a.m. Friday and end Saturday evening. Temperatures are said to reach the upper 90’s with a heat index between 105 and 110 degrees.  It’s advised to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun and check on relatives and neighbors, especially the elderly.
Over 120 state facilities available as cooling centers throughout the State. The cooling centers provide Illinoisans a place to stay cool and comfortable during hot summer days.
Cooling Centers located in the following areas are:
 
 
LaSalle County 

  • LASALLE- Department of Human Services: 905 Second Street
    LaSalle, IL 61301
  • OTTAWA- Department of Human Services: 1560 First Ave
    Ottawa, IL 61350-4823
  • PERU – IVCH: 925 West Street

Bureau County

  • PRINCETON- Department of Human Services: 225 Backbone Road
    Princeton, IL 61356

Lee County

  • AMBOY: Pankhurst Memorial Library: 3 S Jefferson Ave, Amboy, IL 61310
  • ASHTON- Mills & Petrie Memorial Library: 704 N 1st St, Ashton, IL 61006
  • DIXON- Dixon Public Library: 221 S Hennepin Ave, Dixon, IL 61021  Dixon Senior Center: 100 W 2nd St, Dixon, IL 61021
  • FRANKLIN GROVE- Franklin Grove Library:  112 S Elm St, Franklin Grove, IL 61031
  • PAW PAW-Paw Paw Public Library: 362 Chicago Rd, Paw Paw, IL 61353

 

It is important during a heat advisory to know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
According to WebMD, there are two types of heat exhaustions:
1. Water depletion: excessive thirst, dark urine, weakness, headache, and loss of consciousness
2. Salt depletion: Signs include nausea and vomiting, muscle cramps, and dizziness.
Treatements for heat exhaustion include:Drink plenty of fluid (avoid caffeine and alcohol).

  • Remove any tight or unnecessary clothing.
  • Take a cool shower, bath, or sponge bath
  • Apply other cooling measures such as fans or ice towels.

If such measures fail to provide relief within 15 minutes, seek emergency medical help, because untreated heat exhaustion can progress to heat stroke. A heat stroke can cause brain damage and other vital organs, and even cause death.
To avoid heat exhaustion or stroke wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water.  If you work or spend time outdoors, take extra precautions and if possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency, call 9-1-1.
To look for other cooling centers in your area, visit keepcool.illinois.gov

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