IMPACTS: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Heat indices late Wednesday night is not likely to drop much below 90 degrees, particularly in the city. Therefore, little to no heat relief is expected until sometime Thursday night. Residents are advised to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. For cooling areas, visit Cooling Centers - Map | City of Chicago | Data Portal. Residents can also contact 3-1-1 for the nearest location and hours. For additional guidance and information: CDPH guidance for heat related illness.

For safety and preparedness at your fingertips, residents and visitors are encouraged to download the Chicago OEMC App. The public safety tool provides safety information, cooling center locations, preparedness tips, emergency alerts, weather information and much more. Users will also have access to current forecasts, radar, and other weather-related information as well. The app is available through the Apple App and Google Play stores or visit the website Chicago.gov/OEMC.

 

• Englewood Center – 1140 W. 79th Street
• Garfield Center – 10 S. Kedzie Ave
• King Center – 4314 S. Cottage Grove
• North Area Center – 845 W. Wilson Ave
• South Chicago Center – 8650 S. Commercial Ave
• Trina Davila Center – 4312 W. North Ave

• Seniors are welcome at any of DFSS’s 21 senior centers (Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Note: Renaissance Court located at 78 E Washington hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.). DFSS partners with OEMC to use robocalls to inform seniors of key information regarding how to stay safe during extreme weather. Visit Chicago.gov/Seniors for senior center locations.
• We encourage seniors to stay home if possible to avoid potentially dangerous heat situations. Please pick-up your prescriptions and run any needed errands for food or other supplies as soon as possible. If you experience a life-threatening emergency during the hot weather, call 911.
• Our Home Delivered Meals drivers are committed to ensuring our 9,200 seniors will receive their meals during the anticipated heat wave. Driver will be on the lookout for seniors in distress while delivering meals during the week

• During hours of operation, residents can also find relief in one of the City’s Chicago 79 Public Library locations, seven City Colleges of Chicago main campus locations, 43 Chicago Park District fieldhouses, as well as pools and 143 splash pads located throughout the city, visit chicagoparkdistrict.com. Also, the Chicago Police Department’s 22 district stations are available 24 hours for relief from the heat and to be connected with shelter.

• The Shelter Placement and Resource Center (SPARC) – 2241 S. Halsted St.
  • Supports single individuals seeking shelter placement.
  • Not a cooling center or shelter—call ahead to ensure availability: 773-526-3707
• The Salvation Army Emergency Assessment and Resource Center (EHARC) – 924 N. Christiana
  • Provides shelter placement and overflow beds for families with children under 18 years of age.
  • Not a cooling center or shelter—call ahead to ensure availability: 872-281-7610

• visit encampments to encourage individuals to consider shelter or cooling facilities;
• offer transportation to shelter and cooling centers;
• educate around heat symptoms
• distribute weather-appropriate essentials (water, hygiene supplies, etc.); and,
• provide informational resources, bus cards, and food gift cards.

• Stay hydrated – drink lots of water, AVOID alcohol, caffeine, sodas.
• Stay inside; if you do not have air conditioning, keep shades drawn and blinds closed, but windows slightly open.
• Keep electric lights off or turn them down.
• Minimize use of your oven and stove.
• Wear loose, light, cotton clothing.
• Take cool baths and showers.
• Do not leave anyone (including pets) in a parked car, even for a few minutes.