Illinois State House District 107 issued the following announcement on July 17
The entire state of Illinois is under either a heat advisory or an excessive heat warning for the next couple of days. It is important that local residents take steps to protect themselves and those around them from these dangerous weather conditions.
The state of Illinois has established a series of cooling centers in facilities around the state. Some of the cooling centers in our area are listed below. To find the cooling center closest to you, visit www.keepcool.illinois.gov.
MARION COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES 800 SOUTH LOCUST STREET CENTRALIA, IL 62801-4567
Here are some important tips for safety in the kind of extreme heat Illinois is dealing with this summer:
NEVER leave a child or a pet in a hot car, and warn children about playing in parked cars
Avoid strenuous outdoor activity, especially during the hottest hours of the day
If you must work outside, wear sunscreen, take frequent water breaks and cool down in the shade as much as possible
Check on your neighbors, particularly the elderly and those without air conditioning
Know the signs of heat exhaustion and what to do
Wear light weight, loose-fitting clothing and drink plenty of fluids
Make sure your outdoor pets have plenty of cool water to drink
Visit www.weather.gov/heat for more information from the National Weather Service on staying safe in extreme heat.
Original source can be found here.
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