Peoria Cooling Centers Now Available As Temperatures Rise

Press release from the City of Peoria:

July 7, 2020

From the Peoria City/County Health Department:

Peoria City/County Health Department advises residents to take precautions during extremely high temperatures. During the current COVID-19 situation, with many buildings closed as gathering places or at reduced business capacity, as well as the need to deep clean facilities and limit groups at previous cooling center locations, we recommend individuals who may need relief from the heat to follow heat safety tips and use the following state facilities and resources.

State facilities to be available as cooling centers:

• Peoria County: Department of Human Services (DHS), 211 Fulton, Suite 300, Peoria, M-F 8:30AM-5PM
• Tazewell County: Department of Human Services (DHS), 200 S. Second St., Suite 20, Pekin, M-F 8:30AM-5PM
• Tazewell County: Department of Human Services (DHS), 2970 Court St, Sunset Plaza, Pekin, M-F 8:30AM-5PM

Additional cooling resources:

• Call 2-1-1 Heart of Illinois Resource Phone Number or (309) 999-4029 or visit 211hoi.org
• State of Illinois, Illinois Department of Human Services cooling sites (800)843-6154 or https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/KeepCool/sitepages/coolingcenters.aspx

To prevent heat related injuries during hot weather, take the following measures:

• Try to stay cool, preferably in an air-conditioned area and wear light-colored, loose clothing.
• Limit outdoor activities and avoid vigorous physical activities in hot and humid conditions.
• Take frequent breaks and drink plenty of water, regardless of your activity level. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink.
• Avoid liquids that contain caffeine, alcohol or large amounts of sugar that cause loss of body fluids.

Remember your children, neighbors and pets:

• Don’t leave children, elderly, or pets inside a parked vehicle, even for a few minutes. Hotspots develop, even with the windows rolled down.
• Check in with family, friends, and neighbors who may be affected by extremely high heat.
• Take care of your pets. Give extra water and be sure to place the water dish in a shaded area if outdoors. Make sure pets have a protected place where they can get away from the sun.

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