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Prepare Now for Extreme Heat This Week

William Hall Ward 6 📞 773-241-3100 ✉️ [email protected]
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Summary

Alderman William Hall (6th Ward) urged residents to prepare for an extreme heat and humidity period this week, including using cooling centers, staying hydrated, and checking on vulnerable neighbors. The newsletter highlights City-run cooling centers/locations, references the 2022 Cooling Ordinance requiring air conditioning or an air-conditioned common cooling area when the heat index exceeds 80°F, and directs residents to use 311 (and 911 for emergencies). No zoning, development, transit, budget, or street-safety meetings or policy changes were mentioned.

Email from 6th Ward Central

Dear Neighbor,


The City of Chicago is urging residents to prepare for a period of extreme heat and humidity expected to impact our area this week. Forecasts indicate that temperatures could feel at or above 100 degrees for several consecutive days.

Please take steps now to protect yourself and your loved ones:

  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
  • Limit outdoor activity during the hottest parts of the day.
  • Check on seniors, neighbors, and anyone who may be vulnerable to extreme heat.
  • Never leave children, older adults, or pets in parked vehicles.
  • Seek relief at cooling centers, libraries, park district facilities, and other designated cooling locations throughout the city.


Available Cooling Centers - DFSS Community Service Centers 

The Department of Family and Support Services’ (DFSS) six community service centers activate cooling areas during periods of extreme heat at 90˚F and above.

 

The cooling areas operate from Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: 

  • Auburn Gresham Center – 1140 W. 79th Street  
  • Garfield Center – 10 S. Kedzie Ave. 
  • King Center – 4314 S. Cottage Grove  
  • North Area Center – 845 W. Wilson Ave.  
  • South Chicago Center – 8650 S. Commercial Ave.  
  • Trina Davila Center – 4312 W. North Ave.  


For additional locations (senior centers, parks, libraries, etc) visit Cooling Centers - Map | City of Chicago | Data Portal or chi.gov/cooling. Residents should contact 3-1-1 for the nearest location and hours.


Note: Only the Park District facilities listed on the data portal provide access to air conditioning, as some facilities are not air-conditioned. 


If you or someone you know needs assistance locating a cooling center, shelter, or other resources, call 311.


The Chicago Department of Buildings (DOB) advises property owners and building managers to check their electrical and cooling equipment to make sure it is in working order before temperatures really start to rise.

 

On days when the heat index exceeds 80°F, certain residential buildings must provide air conditioning in all apartments or have an air-conditioned indoor common gathering area known as a cooling center. For additional information on the 2022 Cooling Ordinance visit Chicago.gov/cooling.


As temperatures rise, let's look out for one another and make sure everyone in our community stays safe and healthy.


For emergencies, call 911.

In Community,


Alderman William Hall

6th Ward, City of Chicago
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