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Excessive Heat Watch to Begin Thursday


OTTAWA – A multiple day episode of dangerous heat is expected beginning Thursday into the start of the weekend. This heat will expand into the area Thursday afternoon and persist through Saturday. Area cooling centers will be open when possible for residents in the area to escape the heat.
AMBOY – Pankhurst Library 3 South Jefferson Ave
LASALLE- Department of Human Services: 905 Second Street
LaSalle, IL 61301
MENDOTA – Mendota City Hall/Chambers 607 8th Ave
OTTAWA- Department of Human Services: 1560 First Ave
Ottawa, IL 61350-4823
PADS Shelter 1120 Canal Street Thurs/Fri 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Ottawa YMCA 201 E. Jackson St Thurs, Fri & Sat 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Salvation Army 516 W. Jackson Thurs 10:00 AM to 5:00PM
Crossbridge 4161 Columbus St Thurs 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
1st United Methodist 100 W Jackson St Thurs, Fri & Sat 1PM to 4PM
 
PAW PAW – Public Library 362 Chicago Road
PERU – IVCH: 925 West Street
Bridges Senior Center – During  regular business hours Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm until the heat advisory ends.
PRINCETON- Department of Human Services: 225 Backbone Road
Princeton, IL 61356
STREATOR -Streator City Hall
Salvation Army during business hours.
Call the Streator Fire Department at 815-672-2266 if you need directions

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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