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Keep Cool, Stay Safe During Predicted Heat Wave

With temperatures expected to exceed 100 degrees this week, officials at the DuPage County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management encourage residents to be prepared.

Officials at the DuPage County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management recommend residents follow these tips to stay safe in the summer heat:

  • Stay hydrated.  Drink plenty of fluids and avoid drinks with caffeine or alcohol.
  • Stay indoors and avoid strenuous exercise during the hottest part of the day.
  • Check on children, the elderly and those with functional needs to make sure they’re staying safe.
  • Ensure that your pets’ needs for water and shade are being met.
  • Residents without air conditioning should consider going to a mall or other indoor, air conditioned area, including one of the DuPage County cooling sites.

In Darien, designated cooling sites include:

  • The lobby and training room of the , 1710 Plainfield Road, Monday through Friday until 10 p.m. or Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call the police department’s non-emergency number at 630-971-3999.
  • , 401 Plainfield Road, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, call 630-887-8760.

For more heat safety tips and suggestions, click on this checklist from the American Red Cross.

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