Over the next few days, residents within Iroquois County will experience some of the coldest temperatures in our area in many years. The Iroquois County Emergency Management Agency reminds residents that warming centers will be available in Iroquois County, ensuring the most vulnerable of our residents are safe during these bitterly cold days. The centers offer a warm relief location during periods when an Extreme Cold Warning is issued by the National Weather Service, or during other significantly cold periods when a warm location may be needed.

 

EMA Coordinator Scott Anderson emphasizes, “It is strongly encouraged that anyone seeking relief from the cold within one of these facilities listed below, to please call to confirm the ability to provide service prior to leaving for the warming 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, “All residents are asked to check on their senior relatives, friends, neighbors, and any others whose health may be affected by the extreme cold. A simple phone call may be all that is needed. This will make sure that as many as possible are safe during these dangerously frigid days. Churches and other organized groups are also asked to check-in on the well-being of their members.”