BEAT THE HEAT! These Nearby Cooling Centers Are Available to the Public
With dangerously warm temperatures impacting our area, I want to make sure everyone knows where to find a safe place to cool off if you or someone you know needs it.
Wheeling Township
1616 N Arlington Heights Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Monday-Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Accessible, no pets allowed.
Transportation is not available.
Harper College
1200 W Algonquin Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
Monday-Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Accessible, no pets allowed.
Transportation is not available.
Palatine Township Center
1200 W Algonquin Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
Monday-Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Accessible, no pets allowed.
Transportation is not available.
Harper College Learning and Career Center
1375 S Wolf Rd
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
Monday-Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Accessible building, transportation is not available.
Schaumburg Harper College Professional Center
650 E Higgins Rd # Be-2
Schaumburg, IL60173
Monday-Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Accessible building, transportation is not available.
Hot Weather Safety Reminders
Please keep these tips in mind during extreme winter weather:
Never Leave Kids or Pets in Cars: Enclosed vehicles can reach deadly temperatures over 49°C (120°F) in minutes.
Prioritize Hydration: Drink plenty of water constantly, even before you feel thirsty. Avoid dehydrating caffeinated or alcoholic beverages.
Avoid Peak Heat Hours: Limit strenuous outdoor activities or work to the cooler early morning or evening hours. The sun is typically strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Dress for the Weather: Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing that reflects sunlight.
Seek Air Conditioning: If your home lacks air conditioning, find relief at Ready.gov designated cooling centers, malls, or libraries.
Apply Sun Protection: Wear a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen to prevent painful and dangerous sunburns.
Check on Vulnerable Individuals: Monitor older adults, neighbors, and those without air conditioning who are at a higher risk of heat stroke.
Know Heat Illness Symptoms: Watch closely for warning signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, such as dizziness, nausea, confusion, or hot, dry skin.
Cool Down Actively: Take cool showers, use damp rags on your neck, or soak your arms and elbows in cool water.
Protect Your Pets: Ensure outdoor pets have continuous access to fresh water and deep shade. Remember the pavement test: if a surface is too hot to hold your bare hand on for five seconds, it will burn their paws.
Please share this post so neighbors, seniors, and families across our district know where to go to stay safe and warm. 💙
Thank you for your support, your trust, and your belief in what we can build together.
Let’s keep going—because together, we’re stronger.
With gratitude,
Carina Santa Maria
Candidate for Illinois State Senate, District 27