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Batavia Cooling Center Opens Due To Dangerously High Temps, Humidity
City Hall will serve as a cooling center to help the elderly, families with small children and vulnerable residents, officials said.
BATAVIA, IL — As Tuesday and Wednesday's temperature indexes are expected to reach more than 100 degrees, the City of Batavia has opened a temporary cooling center.
A heat advisory is in effect for the entire Chicago area from noon Tuesday to 8 p.m. Wednesday, so to benefit the elderly, families with small children and other vulnerable residents, City Hall will serve as a cooling center that will be open 24 hours a day.
Although the space, at 100 N. Island Ave., will be open all day, officials noted they are unable to provide sleeping accommodations, dedicated hygiene or washing facilities or refrigerators for food storage.
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When visitors arrive at City Hall, they're asked to check in at the Batavia Police Department's front desk.
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"Severe heat temperatures can be extremely dangerous," officials said. "Especially at risk are the elderly, infants and young children, people with disabilities and persons taking medication for chronic health conditions. Residents who have at-risk friends, neighbors or relatives should help by checking on them periodically."
Anyone with questions about the cooling center should call the Batavia Police Department at 630-454-2500.
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