Press Release: Cooling Center Locations

STANDARD PRESS RELEASE

RELEASE DATE: AUGUST 21, 2023

COOLING CENTER LOCATIONS

WATSEKA, ILLINOIS   The Iroquois County Emergency Management Agency announces cooling centers will be available for residents in Iroquois County, ensuring the most vulnerable of our residents are safe during the upcoming hot summer 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.

In addition, 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 encouraged to check-in on the well-being of their members.

The following locations have been contacted today, and will be available during their standard business hours:

Cissna Park: Village Hall

Gilman: City Hall

Milford: Community Center within City Hall

Watseka: Public Library and Walmart

Other locations may be made available as this office receives updated information.

Scott Anderson, Coordinator, Iroquois County Emergency Management Agency