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Winnetka Officials: Stay Indoors, Avoid Heat

Where can you find air-conditioning or cooling centers in Winnetka? Here are some suggestions.

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As the temperature creeps into the 90s, Winnetka officials are advising residents to stay indoors and out of the heat for safety reasons, Chicago Tribune reported.

Winnetka’s under a heat advisory from 11 a.m. Thursday to 7 p.m. Friday, according to Weather.com.

Winnetka Village Manager Rob Bahan says the village’s police and fire stations will serve as cooling stations for those in dire need of respite from the heat and that residents should call 911 for any heat-related emergency, the newspaper reported.

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Safety tips for heat wave

Extreme heat poses many dangers, such as heat stroke, heat cramps and heat exhaustion, according to the American Red Cross.

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Here are some tips for keeping safe when temps get uncomfortable hot:

  • Stay hydrated.

  • Avoid caffeine or alcohol.

  • Have small meals and eat more often.

  • Stay indoors.

  • Avoid strenuous exercise.

  • Use a buddy system when working in excessive heat.

  • Take frequent breaks if you have to be outside.

  • Wear loose-fitting, light-colored clothes.

  • Never leave children or pets alone in enclosed vehicles.

  • Check on pets frequently.

    • Tips for keeping your pets cool

    • Heat stroke can happen in as little as 10 minutes

    • Avoid vigorous exercise and walking

    • Do not leave your pets in your car

  • Keep fresh cool water available at all times  

  • Keep your dog in a shaded area

  • Provide a "kiddy" pool for your dogs to cool off in

    • Signs of heat stroke in pets

    • Increased temperature

  • Vigorous panting, thick saliva

  • Dark red gums

  • Lying down and unwilling or unable to get up

  • Collapse and/or loss of consciousness

  • Dizziness or disorientation

    • What to do if you suspect heat stroke in your pet

    • Move your pet out of the heat and away from sun right away

    • Go to your local veterinarian immediately

    • Begin cooling your pet down slowing by placing cool washcloth or towel on the body, especially foot pads and around the head

    • DO NOT use ice or very cool water, only slowly offer cool water, do not force   

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