Cook County warming centers open as Chicago area braces for cold weather

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Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Cook County warming centers open as Chicago area braces for snow Monday
Cook County warming centers open as Chicago area braces for snow MondayThe Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security announced Sunday warming centers have opened for residents.

Up to half a foot of snow fell across the Chicago area Monday, snarling traffic on the roads and at airports.

Record cold temperatures moved into the area Monday night and Tuesday morning.

The Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security announced Sunday warming centers have opened for residents who do not have access to heat and need a safe place to go.

Officials are reminding residents to take precautions during the winter weather.

COLD WEATHER TIPS

  • Never use your oven for heat
  • Never bring charcoal or gas grills indoors (they are a carbon monoxide hazard)
  • Make sure all portable heaters are unplugged when not in use
  • Use electric space heaters with extreme caution - avoid placing them near curtains or other flammable materials and turn them off before going to bed
  • Keep moving. Your body generates its own heat when you engage in physical activity

Municipalities and townships around Cook County have opened warming centers for area residents:

Berwyn (Library)

2701 S. Harlem Ave.

Berwyn, IL

9:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m. M-THU

9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. F-SAT

1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. SUN

Transport: No

Berwyn (Freedom Park)

3701 S. Scoville Ave.

Berwyn, IL

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. M-THU

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. F

Transport: No

Berwyn (Recreational Dept.)

6501 W. 31st St.

Berwyn, IL

7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. M-F

Transport: No

Bloom

425 S. Halsted St.

Chicago Heights, IL

8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. M/W

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. T/THU/F

Transport: No

Bremen

16361 S. Kedzie Parkway

Markham, IL

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. M-F

Transport: No

Calumet

12633 Ashland Ave.

Calumet Park, IL

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. M-F

Transport: Yes, please call (708) 388-6606.

Cicero (Village Building)

4949 W. Cermak Rd.

Cicero, IL

8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. M-F

Transport: No

Cicero (Library)

5444 W. 34th St.

Cicero, IL

8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. M-F

Transport: No

Cicero (Community Center)

2250 S. 49th Ave.

Cicero, IL

8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. M-F

Transport: No

Elk Grove

2400 S. Arlington Heights Rd.

Arlington Heights, IL

9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. M-F

Transport: No

Hanover (Senior Center)

240 S. IL Route 59

Bartlett, IL

8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. M/W/F

8:30 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. T and THURS

8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. SAT

Transport: Yes; only available within the township. Cost: $1 donation each ride. Please call (630) 483-5600.

Lemont (Township Offices)

1115 Warner Ave.

Lemont, IL

9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. M-F

Transport: Yes, please call (630) 257-2522.

Lemont (Community Center)

16300 Alba St.

Lemont, IL

9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. M-F

Transport: Yes, please call (630) 257-2522.

Leyden

2620 N. Mannheim Rd.

Franklin Park, IL

6:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m. M-F

6:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. SAT

6:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. SUN

Transport: No

Maine

1700 Ballard Rd.

Park Ridge, IL

9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. M-F

Transport: No

Niles

5255 Lincoln Ave.

Skokie, IL

9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. M-F

Transport: No

Norwood Park

7833 W. Lawrence Ave.

Norridge, IL

9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. M - THUR

9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. F

Transport: No

Oak Park

130 S. Oak Park Ave.

Oak Park, IL

8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. M-F

Transport: Yes, for residents 60 years old and older, and adults 18-59 years old with a disability. Please call: (708) 383-4806.

Orland Park

14807 Ravinia Ave.

Orland Park, IL

8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. M/W/THUR/F

8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. T

Transport: Yes, for seniors 55 and older. Please call (708) 403-4222.

Palatine

721 S. Quentin Road

Palatine, IL

8:30 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. M

8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. T- F

8:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. SAT

Transport: No

Palos

10802 Roberts Rd.

Palos Hills, IL

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F

Transport: No

Proviso

4565 W. Harrison St.

Hillside, IL

8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. M-F

Transport: Yes, for seniors 60 and older. Please call (708) 449-4300.

Rich

22013 Governors Hwy

Richton Park, IL

9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. M-F

Transport: No

River Forest

8020 W. Madison St.

River Forest, IL

8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. M-F

Transport: No

Riverside

27 Riverside Road

Riverside, IL

9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. M-F

Transport: No

Schaumburg

1 Illinois Boulevard

Hoffman Estates, IL

8:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m. M-THURS

8:30 a.m.- 9:00 p.m. F

Transport: No

Stickney

7745 S. Leamington Ave.

Burbank, IL

8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. F

Transport: No

Wheeling

1616 N. Arlington Heights Rd.

Arlington Heights, IL

8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. M-F

Transport: No

Worth

11601 S. Pulaski Rd.

Alsip, IL

8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. M-THURS

8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. F

Transport: No

For more information, contact the County Department Emergency Management and Regional Security at 312.603.8180 or visit cookcountyemergencymanagement.org.

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