Heat Advisory Resources
Public safety is our office's top priority. In the hot summer months, it’s important to take precautions to keep yourself and others safe. Scroll through this post for resources and ways to stay safe during times of excessive heat.
EXTREME HEAT POSES HIGH RISK, particularly for older adults and those with pre-existing conditions.
If you feel the following symptoms, you may be experiencing heat exhaustion. Act quickly by moving to a cool area, switiching to looser clothing, and drinking water:
dizziness
thirst
heavy sweating
nausea
weakness
The following may be symptoms of heat stroke. If you experience these or see someone else, call 911:
Confusion
Dizziness
Unconsciousness
WAYS TO BEAT THE HEAT
Drink lots of water and avoid alcoholic beverages, coffee, and sodas; which may cause dehydration.
Avoid going outside in extreme heat. If you must be outside, seek shade and wear sunscreen.
If you don’t have air conditioning, keep shades drawn and blinds closed, with windows slightly open.
Keep electric lights turned off and minimize your use of your stove or oven.
Wear loose, light, cotton clothing.
Take cool baths and showers.
Seek help if you feel symptoms of heat related illnesses.
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS
Don’t leave anyone (including pets) in a parked car, even for a few minutes.
Never leave children, older adults, or those who require special care during periods of intense summer heat.
Older adults and others who may be sensitive to extreme heat should contact friends, neighbors, or relatives periodically throughout the day.
Call 3-1-1 (or use the CHI311 app) to request a well-being check. If you live in a building with central AC, you can also report outages to 311 or ComEd (1-800-EDISON1).
See this Pet Summer Safety Tips flyer from Chicago Animal Care and Control for information on caring for your pets during high heat.
COOLING CENTERS
See this map of all of the cooling centers in Chicago or call 311 to locate a cooling center— please share this information with your neighbors, especially those who are most vulnerable.
Here in the 48th ward, you can cool off at the following locations — click the links to check hours of operation before you go:
Senior Center at Broadway Armory Park (5917 N Broadway)
Edgewater Library (6000 N Broadway)
Bezazian Library (1226 W Ainslie)
2022 Cooling Ordinance
Since 2022, a Chicago ordinance requires certain new and existing residential buildings to install air conditioning equipment in indoor common areas and to make these areas available to building residents as cooling centers when the outdoor heat index exceeds 80°F. Read more about the ordinance here.
