The Iroquois County Emergency Management Agency reminds residents that cooling centers will be available in Iroquois County, ensuring the most vulnerable of our residents are safe during the next few excessively hot days. The Centers offer air-conditioned relief during periods of extreme heat or when an Excessive Heat Advisory or Warning is issued by the National Weather Service.

 

EMA Coordinator Scott Anderson emphasizes, “It is strongly encouraged that anyone seeking heat-related relief within one of these facilities listed below, please call to confirm the ability to provide service prior to leaving for the cooling center location. That way you can be certain you can receive the needed relief.”

The following locations will be available during their standard business hours:

Ashkum: Ashkum Coliseum

Chebanse: Chebanse Community Building

Cissna Park: Village Hall

Gilman: City Hall, Iroquois West CUSD #10

Milford: Community Center within City Hall, Milford Christian Church

Sheldon: Sheldon Public Library

Watseka: Watseka Public Library, Walmart, Trinity Church,

Iroquois County CUSD #9 Administration Office

 

Other locations may be made available as EMA receives updated information.

 

Anderson added, “Iroquois County residents are encouraged to ensure their senior relatives, friends and neighbors, and others whose health may be affected by extreme heat, are safe during high-temperature days. Churches and other organized groups are also asked to check-in on the well-being of their members.”