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Dangerous Heat and Thunderstorms Expected This Afternoon

The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement for the Evanston area today. Dangerous heat and humidity will build across the region, with afternoon heat indices near 110 possible. More rain and thunderstorms are also expected this afternoon. 

City staff ready to respond

Evanston public works crews, forestry staff, 311 and first responders are on alert and prepared to respond to any issues that arise. 

Stay informed

Check the City's website, Facebook and Twitter for updates.

City Cooling Centers are available

Community members are encouraged to take advantage of the public cooling centers listed below, which will be open during the following hours:

• Noyes Cultural Arts Center – 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. 
• Robert Crown Community Center – 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Fleetwood Jourdain Community Center – 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. 
• Levy Senior Center – 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Evanston Public Library – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Tips to Prevent Heat-related Illnesses

Community members are encouraged take the following actions to prevent heat-related illnesses:

• Drink lots of water, and avoid alcohol, caffeine and high salt intake
• Stay in cool, shaded areas while outdoors, and keep the blinds drawn or lights down indoors
• Use air conditioners or fans; avoid excessive exposure to heat in unventilated areas
• Reduce physical activity
• Take cool baths or showers, and use cool towels
• Wear loose, light cotton clothing and a breathable hat
• Eat light meals; avoid eating heavy meals and using the oven
• Do not leave people or pets alone in a hot car, even for a few minutes
• Remember to check in on your neighbors, seniors, and those who may need some extra assistance.

Help us respond by reporting issues

• Dial 911 to report downed power lines and emergencies. Always call 911 to report an immediate threat to life or safety.

• Report downed trees, flooding and other non-emergency issues to 311. Call or text 847-448-4311 or submit a service request online at cityofevanston.org/311. 

• Report power outages. Check ComEd’s Outage Map for power outages in your area. Report any outages online or call 1-800-EDISON-1. 

Sign up for emergency notifications

Did you know? The City of Evanston uses the EvanstonAlerts emergency notification system to notify community members in the event of emergencies, such as critical police activity, evacuations, hazardous materials spill/release, and safety alerts. Sign up for EvanstonAlerts here.