Cooling Center Opens In Aurora Due To Dangerously High Temps, Humidity

AURORA, IL — As Tuesday and Wednesday's temperature indexes are expected to reach more than 100 degrees, the City of Aurora has opened a centrally located cooling center in town.

While a heat advisory is in effect for the entire Chicago area from noon Tuesday to 8 p.m. Wednesday, The Aurora Transportation Center, at 233 N. Broadway, will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day for people who need an inside air-conditioned space.

"Staying in an air-conditioned indoor location as much as possible is the main action the City is reminding residents to take to prevent heat-related illnesses, injuries, and greater tragedies during hot weather," officials said Tuesday.

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City officials also provided a list of tips given the weather:

• Drinking plenty of fluids, even if you don’t feel thirsty.
• Scheduling outdoor activities carefully and pacing yourself.
• Wearing loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing.
• Wearing and reapplying sunscreen as indicated on the package.
• Taking cool showers or baths to cool down.
• Checking on friends and neighbors, especially the elderly and disabled.
• Never leaving children or pets in cars.
• Visiting indoor public spaces such as stores and malls.
• Checking the local news for health and safety updates.

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