Village, Hospital Provide Cooling Center As Temperatures Increase

Press release from the Village of La Grange:

Posted on: July 6, 2020

Forecasters anticipate hot and humid weather conditions for this week. The Village, in cooperation with AMITA Health Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, is prepared to provide temporary shelter for residents in need of this service between the hours of 10:00 am and 8:00 pm. These conditions can be especially dangerous for older adults.

If you, a family member or a neighbor are in need of such assistance, go directly to La Grange Memorial Hospital located at 5101 Willow Springs Road. Use the main emergency room entrance, ask for security, and indicate the need for the cooling center. Hospital security will provide an escort to the center.

For additional information or emergency assistance, call the Village’s Emergency Dispatch Center at 9-1-1.

This press release was produced by the Village of La Grange. The views expressed here are the author’s own.