As temperatures rise throughout the region, Cook County’s Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management offers the following tips to help keep you safe: drink plenty of fluids; try to stay in the shade or indoors as much as possible; if working outside, take frequent breaks, preferably in an air-conditioned space; check on elderly neighbors and those with functional needs; take pets indoors and make sure they have plenty of water, and never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle. Residents who do not have access to air conditioning are encouraged to take advantage of cooling centers throughout Cook County.

Cooling Stations

Berwyn Township
Monday: 9a.m. to 9p.m.; Tuesday: 9a.m. to 9p.m.; Wednesday: 9a.m. to 9p.m.; Thursday: 9a.m. to 9p.m.; Friday: 9a.m. to 5p.m.; Sunday 1p.m., to 5p.m.
Library, 2700 S. Harlem Ave.

Cicero Township
Monday: 8a.m. to 8p.m.; Tuesday: 8a.m. to 8p.m.; Wednesday: 8a.m. to 8p.m.: Thursday: 8a.m. to 8p.m.; Friday: 8a.m. to 8p.m.; Saturday: closed; Sunday: closed
2250 S. 49th Ave.

Cicero Township
Monday: 8a.m. to 8p.m.; Tuesday: 8a.m. to 8p.m.; Wednesday: 8a.m. to 8p.m.; Thursday: 8a.m. to 8p.m.; Friday: 8a.m. to 8p.m.; Saturday: open 24 hours; Sunday: open 24 hours

Police Office, 4901 W. Cermak Road
Transportation is provided, call 708-388-6606.

For the full list of Cook County cooling stations, visit www.cookcountyhomelandsecurity.org