Waukee Public Safety Building Offered as Cooling Center for Residents

From the city of Waukee

With higher temperatures and uncomfortable heat indexes looming, the City of Waukee has designated the Waukee Public Safety Building at 1300 L.A. Grant Pkwy as the designated cooling center for Waukee residents. The Cooling Center will be made available to anyone that needs relief from the heat. The Cooling Center will be available from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For after hours concerns, please call (515) 993-4567 for Waukee Police Department assistance.

Heat-Related Illnesses

People suffer heat-related illnesses when their bodies cannot cool themselves normally.

Heat Exhaustion:
Heat exhaustion is a heat-related illness that can occur after being in high temperatures and not drinking enough fluids. If not treated, it may lead to heat stroke.

The warning signs of Heat Exhaustion can include:
• Heavy sweating
• Fast, weak pulse
• Fast, shallow breathing
• Paleness
• Muscle cramps
• Weakness
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea or vomiting
• Fainting

What to do:
• Call 911 if the symptoms are severe or the victim has heart problems or high blood pressure
• Rest
• Cool the victim (e.g., cool shower, bath, or sponge bath)
• Drink cool beverages

Heat Stroke:
Heat stroke is the most serious heat-related illness. It occurs when the body cannot control its temperature. The body loses its ability to sweat and cannot cool down. It can cause death or permanent disability if emergency treatment is not provided.

The warning signs of Heat Stroke can include:
• An extremely high body temperature (above 103°F)
• Red, hot, and dry skin (no sweating)
• Fast, strong pulse
• Throbbing headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Confusion
• Unconsciousness

What to do:
• Call 911
• Get the victim to a shady area
• Cool the victim FAST (e.g., cool shower or