The Chicago Department of Public Health is urging people to stay safe through the National Weather Service’s excessive heat warnings for this week.

Tips to Beat the Heat

• Stay hydrated – drink lots of water, AVOID alcohol, caffeine, sodas.

• Stay inside; if you do not have air conditioning, keep shades drawn and blinds closed, but windows slightly open.

• Keep electric lights off or turn them down.

• Minimize use of your oven and stove.

• Wear loose, light, cotton clothing.

• Take cool baths and showers.

• Do not leave anyone (including pets) in a parked car, even for a few minutes.

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.