CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) - Need to find somewhere to escape from the oppressive heat?
The National Weather Service says temperatures for Tuesday will approach 100 degrees, with heat indices possibly reaching as high as 105 degrees in the afternoon. The city of Chicago is reminding area residents that cooling centers, across the city, are available Monday through Friday for those in need of cooling off.
Here are the Chicago community centers that will be activated as cooling centers:
**Centers open at 9 a.m. and close at 5 p.m.**
- 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.
The City of Chicago’s Office of Emergency Management says the cooling centers will open at 9 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. and visitors are required to wear a face covering while inside.
Here are the Chicago senior centers that will be activated as cooling centers:
**Centers open at 8:30 a.m. and close at 4:30 p.m.**
- Central West Center - 2102 W. Ogden Ave.
- Northeast Senior Center - 2019 W. Lawrence Ave.
- Southeast Senior Center - 1767 E. 79th St.
- Northwest Senior Center - 3160 N. Milwaukee Ave.
- Southwest Center - 6117 S. Kedzie Ave.
**CLICK HERE AND VIEW MAP BELOW, PROVIDING LOCATIONS OF ALL CHICAGO COOLING CENTERS
**Residents can also receive relief at the city’s park district field houses and splash pads.**
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The city of Chicago warns residents to be mindful of heat-related illnesses- such as heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
Here are symptoms of heatstroke:
- An extremely high body temperature, such as 103 degrees or above
- Dizziness and nausea
- A throbbing headache and a pulse that is rapid and strong
- Skin that is red, hot and dry
OEMC stresses that residents call 3-1–1 if they are feeling uncomfortable or are in need of assistance and to check on the most vulnerable.
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