Cooling Centers Announced As Weather Heats Up In Kendall County

YORKVILLE, IL — As temperatures soared over the long weekend, the City of Yorkville shared a list of cooling centers available to Kendall County 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.

The Kendall County Health Department reminds residents to call ahead to make sure a cooling center is open before heading there. These are some of the locations available in Kendall County.

Beecher Community Center (630) 553-5777
908 Game Farm Road, Yorkville

Senior Service Associates (630) 553-5777
908 Game Farm Road, Yorkville

Caring Hands Thrift Shop (630) 553-1847 (Monday - Friday, 9am-5 pm & Saturday, 9 am-3pm)
1002 S. Bridge Street, Yorkville

Fox Valley Y.M.C.A. (630) 552-4100
3875 Eldamain Road, Plano

Grace Community Church (630) 553-0700
Rt. 126 & Mill Road, Yorkville

Heritage Woods of Yorkville (630) 882-6502
242 Greenbriar Road, Yorkville

Kendall County Health Department (630) 553-9100
811 W. John Street, Yorkville

Kendall County Public Safety Center (630) 553-7500 (24 hour availability)
1102 Cornell Road, Yorkville

Newark Fire Barn (815) 695-5147
101 E. Main Street, Newark

Oswegoland Park District (630) 554-1010

• Civic Center, 5 Ashlawn Avenue, Montgomery
• Prairie Point, 313 E. Washington Street (corner of Plainfield & Grove Rds.), Oswego
• Boulder Point Location, 0 Boulder Hill Pass (corner of Boulder Hill Pass & Rt. 25), Montgomery
• South Point Location, 810 Preston Lane, Oswego

Oswego Police Department (630) 551-7300 (24 hour availability)
3525 Route 34, Oswego

Oswego Public Library District (630) 554-3150 (For hours, see: http://www.oswego.lib.il.us)

• 32 W. Jefferson St., Oswego
• 1111 Reading Dr., Montgomery

Oswego Senior Center (630) 554-5602 (Monday - Friday, 9 am - 4 pm)
156 E. Washington Street, Oswego

Oswego Village Hall (630) 554-3287
100 Parkers Mill (Intersection of Rt. 31 & 34)

Plainfield Police Department (815) 436-2341 (by request only)
14300 S. Coil Plus Drive, Plainfield

Plano City Hall (630) 552-8275 (Monday – Friday, 8 am - 5 pm)
17 East Main Street, Plano

Plano Community Library (630) 552-2009 (For hours, see: http://www.plano.lib.il.us)
15 W. North Street, Plano

Yorkville Public Library (630) 553-4354 (For hours, see: http://www.yorkville.lib.il.us)
902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville

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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