These Cooling Centers Are Available In Will County

WILL COUNTY, IL — After temperatures soared over the long weekend, it's important to note that cooling centers are available to residents in the event of extreme heat. Even with a slight cool down in the forecast this week, it's never too early to be prepared.

Will County reminds residents to call ahead to make sure a cooling center is open before heading there.

According to the Will County Emergency Management Agency, these are some of the cooling centers are available to residents in the event of extreme heat:

Bolingbrook Fire Station #5

• 1900 Rodeo Dr, Bolingbrook, IL 60490
• 630-226-8505
• Available 24/7

Bolingbrook Fire Station #4

• 111 W Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
• 630-226-8670
• Available 24/7

Channahon Fire Station #1

• 24929 S Center St, Channahon, IL 60410
• 815-915-6552
• Availability M-F 8A-4P

Minooka Village Hall

• 121 McEvilly Rd, Minooka, IL 60447
• 815-467-2161
• By request only

Minooka Bible Church

• 412 N Wabena Ave, Minooka, IL 60447
• 815-467-2161
• By request only

New Lenox Police Department

• 200 Veterans Parkway
• 815-468-6128
• By request only

New Lenox Public Library

• 120 Veterans Parkway
• 815-485-2605 x 101
• Availability M-TH 10A-8P; F 10A-6P; SA 10A-4P; Closed Sundays

Plainfield Police Department

• 14300 S. Coil Plus Drive, Plainfield, IL
• 815-436-2341
• By request only

Romeoville Fire Station #3

• 698 Birch Lane, Romeoville, IL
• 815-886-7227
• Availability 9P-9A By Request

Romeoville Recreation Center

• 900 West Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL
• 815-886-6222
• 9A-9P By Request Mon-Fri From Memorial Day-Labor Day Mon-Fri 9A-5P

White Oak Library District - Romeoville Branch

• 201 W. Normantown Road, Romeoville, IL
• 815-552-4225
• Availability M-TH 10A-8:30P; F-SA 10A-5P; SU 1P-5P

Troy Township Community Center

• 25448 W Seil Rd, Shorewood, IL 60404
• 815-922-4401
• By request only

Shorewood Village Hall

• 1 Towne Center Blvd, Shorewood, IL 60404
• 815-725-4696
• By request only

Shorewood Police Department

• 903 W Jefferson St, Shorewood, IL 60404
• 815-725-4636
• Available 24/7

Find a full list of Will County cooling centers here.

Things will cool off a bit Wednesday, according to the forecast, with a high of 75 degrees. Thursday, the high will be back around the 90s and high 80s.

Ready.gov advises resident to prepare for extreme heat:

• Find places in your community where you can go to get cool.
• Keep your home cool by doing the following:
  • Cover windows with drapes or shades.
  • Weather-strip doors and windows.
  • Use window reflectors, such as aluminum foil-covered cardboard, to reflect heat back outside.
  • Add insulation to keep the heat out.
  • Use attic fans to clear hot air.
  • Install window air conditioners and insulate around them.
• Learn to recognize the signs of heat-related illness.

To keep yourself safe in extreme heat:

• 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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