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Cooling Center Added In Romeoville
Recreation Center added as a cooling center for those without air conditioning in Will County.
ROMEOVILLE, IL — Due to extreme heat in this weekend's forecast, City officials announced the Recreation Center at 900 W. Romeo Rd. is open as a cooling center from 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday through Sunday. City officials encourage community members to keep themselves and their loved ones safe, saying anyone requiring a cooling center after these hours should contact the Romeoville Police Department at 815-886-7219.
Here are more cooling centers available in Will County
To keep yourself safe in extreme heat, Ready.gov advises:
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- 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
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