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Beat the Heat! City Cooling Centers

City Cooling Centers

Beat the Heat!

Keep Your Cool During Extreme Hot Weather

Oppressive summer heat is more than uncomfortable.  High temperatures and humidity can pose a health and safety threat.

The City of Chicago has many services available to help residents cope safely with extreme weather conditions.

Call 311 TO:

Locate a Cooling Center near you.Request a well-being check for someone who may be suffering from the heat.

Register for the City’s Extreme Weather Notification System.

Hot Weather Tips:

Drink lots of water and natural juices; avoid alcoholic beverages, coffee and sodas.

Avoid going outside in extreme heat.

If you don’t have air conditioning, keep shades drawn and blinds closed, but windows slightly open.

Keep electric lights off or turned down.

Minimize use of your oven and stove.

Wear loose, light, cotton clothing.

Take cool baths and showers.

Don’t leave anyone (including pets) in a parked car, even for a few minutes.

Remember…

Check on relatives, neighbors and friends. If you are unable to make contact, call 3-1-1 and request a well-being check.

A Cooling Center is an air-conditioned facility where Chicago residents can go to find relief from extreme heat.

During the summer months, the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services operates six cooling centers located inside of the City’s six Community Service Centers.

Additional City facilities including libraries, police stations or other structures might be made available after hours, on weekends, or on holidays, as conditions warrant.

Chicago’s seniors can stay cool when they use our 21 Senior Centers during their regular hours of operation.

The Garfield Center, located at 10 S. Kedzie, is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to connect residents to emergency shelter.

To learn the location of the closest available Cooling Center at any given time, call 3-1-1.

DFSS Cooling Centers

9 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Friday

(Hours and days of service could be extended under extreme conditions. Other City facilities might be designated as Cooling Centers during off days or hours. DFSS Cooling Centers are not open on weekday holidays unless specifically indicated. For the most current Cooling Center information at any time, call 3-1-1.)

Englewood Center
1140 W. 79th Street
Chicago, IL 60621

Garfield Center
10 S. Kedzie Ave.
Chicago, IL 60612

King Center
4314 S. Cottage Grove
Chicago, IL 60653

North Area Center
845 W. Wilson Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640

South Chicago Center
8650 S. Commercial Ave.
Chicago, IL 60617

Trina Davila Center
4357 W. Armitage Ave.Chicago, IL 60639

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22 Veterans and 1 Robin Williams By admin Updated: August 12, 2014 By Kerry Patton The moment news broke about the passing of Robin Williams, my heart dropped. The guy was a legend in the entertainment industry and a die-hard fan of the United States military. Interestingly, Mr. Williams succumbed to what 22 veterans each and every day fall victim to—suicide. I remember seeing a YouTube meme floating around Facebook not long ago. It was Robin Williams doing a stand-up act in front of the troops. Still, every time I watch the video, for some reason, my eyes water with emotion. It shows how genuine the man really was.  How does one write anything about such a remarkable human being? I could go on about Mr. Williams’  battle against addiction. I could go on about his battles against depression. I could go on. But I won’t go on about anything related to Robin Williams and his demons. It just wouldn’t be right. If you are a veteran, just realize that Robin Williams loved each and every one of us. He spent significant amounts of his time to entertain each and every one of us. He didn’t need to do the things he did. He did it anyway purely out of love and admiration. Mr. Williams allegedly left us through a self-inflicted wound—suicide. I will not go into details considering the investigation continues as I write. In the end, it doesn’t matter. What matters is Robin Williams allegedly took his own life. He was a young 63 year old man who did serve us—our nation, our brothers and sisters in arms. He put smiles on our faces during some of our most trying times. Robin Williams, you will be missed. I only wish you had a Ranger Buddy to check in on you to see how you were coping with whatever it is that made you seal your own fate.  Make this a lesson for us all. Check your Ranger Buddy. See how they are doing. Twenty-two a day is too many veterans taking their own lives. I consider Robin Williams to be one of us even though he never wore the uniform. But he sure as hell did serve When was the last time you checked on your battle buddy?

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