When Temperatures Rise, Woodridge Offers Cooling Centers

When heat indexes spike across the Chicago area, the wants to remind residents there are places they can go to escape the heat.

Here is a list of cooling centers in Woodridge if needed: 

• (3 Plaza Drive) : 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays.
• : 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday.
• (5 Plaza Drive): 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday.

Tips on Staying Cool
   •    Drink plenty of water or juice
   •    Avoid alcohol and caffeine
   •    Wipe skin with cool water as needed
   •    Reduce outside activities
   •    Wear light-weight and light-colored clothing
   •    Stay inside during the hottest time of day (between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.)
   •    Seek relief from the heat in air-conditioned locations
   •    Check on older, sick or frail people in your community who may need help responding to the heat

Any resident experiencing the signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke should call 911.

Watch out for signs of heat exhaustion, which can lead to heat stroke:
   •    Confusion
   •    Nausea
   •    Light-headedness
   •    Muscle cramps
   •    Cool and clammy skin

Symptoms of heat stroke include:
   •    Confusion
   •    Hallucinations
   •    Slurred speech
   •    Hot, dry, flushed skin
   •    Rapid or slowed heart beat
   •    Seek medical help immediately if any of the above symptoms occur.