The National Weather Service has issued a dangerous heat advisory for Evanston with forecast high temperatures near 100 degrees from Thursday through Saturday this week.
And the city’s Health and Human Services Department has declared a heat advisory for Thursday through Sunday.
The Health Department advises residents to:
- Drink lots of water, and avoid alcohol, caffeine and high salt intake
- Stay in cool, shaded areas while outdoors, and keep the blinds drawn or lights down indoors
- Use air conditioners or fans; avoid excessive exposure to heat in unventilated areas
- Reduce physical activity
- Take cool baths or showers, and use cool towels
- Wear loose, light cotton clothing and a breathable hat
- Eat light meals; avoid eating heavy meals and using the oven
- Do not leave people or pets alone in a hot car, even for a few minutes
Community members are also reminded to check on people at risk for heat-related illness, especially elderly individuals.
Residents can also make use of city facilities as cooling centers during their operating hours.
Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center, 1655 Foster St.
9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday and Friday
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday
Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center, 1823 Church St.
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday and Friday
Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Ave.
7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday and Friday
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday
Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St.
7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Thursday and Friday
8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday
Robert Crown Center, 1701 Main St.
7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Thursday through Sunday
Main Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave.
9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday
9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday
Noon to 6 p.m., Sunday
North Branch Library, 2026 Central St.
10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday
Chicago Ave./Main St. Branch Library, 900 Chicago Ave.
10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday