Beat The Heat At These Northbrook Cooling Centers

NORTHBROOK, IL — An excessive heat watch is active in Northbrook through Monday, with the maximum heat index expected to rise above 100 degrees. As temperatures rise, the following locations have been designated as cooling centers for the safety of Northbrook residents. If you, a neighbor or a loved one find themselves a way to stay cool this weekend, you may want to check in on some of the local cooling shelters, courtesy of the Northbrook Fire Department.

Northbrook Cooling Centers Hours

Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar Lane (847-272-6244)
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday
Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday

North Suburban YMCA, 2705 Techny Road (847-272-7250)
9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Friday
6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday

Northfield Township Offices, 2550 Waukegan Road, Suite 100 in Glenview (847-724-8300)
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday (until 7 p.m. Thursday)

North Shore Senior Center, Glenview (847-784-6000)
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday

Northbrook Village Hall, 1225 Cender Lane Northbrook
847-272-5050
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday through Friday

List of Cook County Cooling Center, Cooling Centers in Lake County and the 120 state facilities made available through the Keep Cool Illinois campaign.

Stay safe in the heat

Ready.gov and the National Weather Service advises resident to prepare for extreme heat:

• Find places in your community where you can go to get cool.
• Keep your home cool by doing the following:
  • Cover windows with drapes or shades.
  • Weather-strip doors and windows.
  • Use window reflectors, such as aluminum foil-covered cardboard, to reflect heat back outside.
  • Add insulation to keep the heat out.
  • Use attic fans to clear hot air.
  • Install window air conditioners and insulate around them.
• Learn to recognize the signs of heat-related illness.

To keep yourself safe in extreme heat:

• Find air conditioning.
• Avoid strenuous activities.
• Watch for heat illness.
• Wear light clothing.
• Check on family members and neighbors.
• Drink plenty of fluids.
• Watch for heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.
• Never leave people or pets in a closed car.

Patch editor Shannon Antinori contributed

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