THE ILLINOIS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY IS OFFERING TIPS TO STAY SAFE DURING THE HEAT WAVE. 

EXTREME HEAT IS HITTING MANY PARTS OF ILLINOIS, AND IT’S IMPORTANT TO USE A LITTLE EXTRA CAUTION SAYS I-EMA SPOKESPERSON KEVIN SUR.

EVEN IF YOU DON’T FEEL THIRSTY, SUR SAYS IT’S IMPORTANT TO STAY HYDRATED WITH WATER, ELECTROLYTE DRINKS AND DILUTED JUICES, AND STAY AWAY FROM CARBONATED BEVERAGES AND ALCOHOL WHEN IT’S THIS HOT. LOOSE, LIGHT-COLORED CLOTHING IS BEST, WITH LONG SLEEVES AND PANTS TO AVOID SUNBURN.

IF YOU DON’T HAVE AIR CONDITIONING AT HOME, SUR RECOMMENDS TAKING ADVANTAGE OF PUBLIC SPACES LIKE MALLS AND MOVIE THEATERS, OR ONE OF THE STATE’S SIX COOLING CENTERS. VISIT: KEEP COOL DOT ILLINOIS DOT GOV FOR A LIST OF LOCATIONS AND OTHER HOT WEATHER TIPS.