Cooling centers open in Aurora

Posted July 16, 2019 11:00 pm

Submitted by City of Aurora A sweltering heat wave is upon us. The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch for the area in effect

With prolonged exposure, temperatures this high could lead to heat-related illness. The elderly, children and pets are especially susceptible.

The City of Aurora is encouraging residents to:

• Stay hydrated and drink plenty of fluids

• Limit outdoor activity, especially during peak afternoon times

• Wear and reapply sunscreen if you must go outside

• Wear loose, lightweight clothing

• Check on family, friends and neighbors

• Keep pets out of the heat and in a cool place

For those in need of an air-conditioned facility, these cooling centers are available in Aurora:

• Santori Public Library of Aurora, 101 S. River St., 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday

• Aurora Public Library- West Branch, 233 S. Constitution Drive, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, and 2 to 6 p.m.; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Tuesday and Thursday; 2 to 6 p.m. Friday.

• Aurora Public Library - Eola Branch, 555 S. Eola Road, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday

• The Salvation Army, 437 E. Galena Blvd., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Weather-related emergencies should be reported to 911 immediately.

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