MONROE - Green County Emergency Management has identified cooling centers where citizens can go to cool off during the day if they don't have air conditioning.
The Monroe Cab Company will provide residents of Monroe who are elderly or disabled free rides to the cooling centers in Monroe and back home again. The cab company will not be operating on Wednesday, July 4. Their hours of operation are 6 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.
Food will not be provided, and those who are visit the cooling centers should plan to bring their own water too. Patrons should also bring a book or games to pass the time, and children must be supervised at all times.
The hours listed for these cooling centers are for July 2 through 6. Most cooling centers are closed on Wednesday, July 4.
- In Albany, the Albany Public Library, 200 N. Water St., will be open from 1 to 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and from 9 a.m. through 1 p.m. Saturday. The Village Hall, 206 N. Water St., will be open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
- In Belleville, the Village Hall, 24 W. Main., will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The Public Library, 130 S. Vine St., will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.
- Brodhead Public Library, 1207 25th St., will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, from 9 a.m. through 6 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. through 1 p.m. Saturday.
- The Brooklyn Community Center, 102 N. Rutland Ave., will be open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
- The Browntown Civic Center, 107 S Mill, is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. The center is open on July 4.
-In Monroe, United Methodist Church, 2227 4th St., will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. The church is open July 4. The Hope Evangelical Church, 2902 13th St., will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., will be open from 9 a.m. through 9 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, from noon through 6 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. through 4 p.m. Saturday. Monroe Senior Center, 1113 10th St., will be available for people ages 55 years or older, from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Pleasant View Complex - Government Services Building Auditorium, N3160 Wisconsin 81, will be open from 8 a.m. through 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Patrons will need to check-in with the receptionist.
- Zwingli United Church of Christ, 416 E. Lake Ave., Monticello, will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday. The church is open July 4 but will not be open Saturday.
- The New Glarus Village Hall, 319 2nd St., is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
More information is available at greensherrif.com, under the "emergency management" tab.
The emergency management department identified some heat awareness tips including those who are at higher risk, which are older adults, infants and young children; people with chronic heart or lung problems; people with disabilities; overweight persons; people who work outdoors or in hot settings; and people who are isolated and don't know when or how to cool off-or when to call for help.
Certain medications can also increase your chances of a heat related illness, such as medications for mental disorders, movement disorder, allergies, depression and heart or circulatory problems.
Symptoms of heat-related illness include cramps or muscle spasms in the abdomen, arms or legs. If symptoms occur individuals should stop activity, cool down and drink clear juice or sports drink. Heat exhaustion symptoms include heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea and fainting. If these symptoms are experienced, individuals need to immediately cool down and seek medical attention.
Heat stroke is an extremely serious condition with an extremely high body temperature; red, hot dry skin; rapid pulse; throbbing headache; dizziness; nausea; confusion; and unconsciousness. Immediate medical attention is needed; call 911 and cool the person with cold water until help arrives.
Every year people or pets are left in cars on hot days and perish from the extreme temperature that builds up inside. On an 80 degree day with sunshine, the temperature inside a car, even with the windows cracked slightly, can rise 20 to 30 degrees above the outside temperature within 10 to 20 minutes.
Simple tips to keep cool during hot days include:
• Keep your living space cool by covering windows to keep the sun out. If you don't have an air conditioner open windows to let air circulate. When it's hotter than 95 degrees use fans to blow hot air out of the window rather than to blow hot air on your body. Basements or ground floors are often cooler than upper floors.
• Slow down and limit physical activity. Plan outings or exertions for the early morning or after dark when temperatures are cooler.
• Drink plenty of water, eat lightly and don't wait for thirst. Avoid alcohol or caffeine and stay away from hot, heavy meals.
• Wear lightweight, loose fitting, light colored clothing and sunscreen, and add a hat or umbrella to keep your head cool.
• Apply cold wet rags to the neck, head and limbs to help cool your body down quickly. Taking a cool shower or bath will actually work faster than an air conditioner.
• Contact a friend or relative and ask to stay at their home during excessively hot days or spend some time at a local restaurant, shopping center or library if you don't have air conditioning.
More information is available at www.cdc.gov/Features/ExtremeHeat or readywisconsin.wi.gov and click on the "Heat Awareness" section.
The Monroe Cab Company will provide residents of Monroe who are elderly or disabled free rides to the cooling centers in Monroe and back home again. The cab company will not be operating on Wednesday, July 4. Their hours of operation are 6 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.
Food will not be provided, and those who are visit the cooling centers should plan to bring their own water too. Patrons should also bring a book or games to pass the time, and children must be supervised at all times.
The hours listed for these cooling centers are for July 2 through 6. Most cooling centers are closed on Wednesday, July 4.
- In Albany, the Albany Public Library, 200 N. Water St., will be open from 1 to 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and from 9 a.m. through 1 p.m. Saturday. The Village Hall, 206 N. Water St., will be open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
- In Belleville, the Village Hall, 24 W. Main., will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The Public Library, 130 S. Vine St., will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.
- Brodhead Public Library, 1207 25th St., will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, from 9 a.m. through 6 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. through 1 p.m. Saturday.
- The Brooklyn Community Center, 102 N. Rutland Ave., will be open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
- The Browntown Civic Center, 107 S Mill, is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. The center is open on July 4.
-In Monroe, United Methodist Church, 2227 4th St., will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. The church is open July 4. The Hope Evangelical Church, 2902 13th St., will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., will be open from 9 a.m. through 9 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, from noon through 6 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. through 4 p.m. Saturday. Monroe Senior Center, 1113 10th St., will be available for people ages 55 years or older, from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Pleasant View Complex - Government Services Building Auditorium, N3160 Wisconsin 81, will be open from 8 a.m. through 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Patrons will need to check-in with the receptionist.
- Zwingli United Church of Christ, 416 E. Lake Ave., Monticello, will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday. The church is open July 4 but will not be open Saturday.
- The New Glarus Village Hall, 319 2nd St., is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
More information is available at greensherrif.com, under the "emergency management" tab.
The emergency management department identified some heat awareness tips including those who are at higher risk, which are older adults, infants and young children; people with chronic heart or lung problems; people with disabilities; overweight persons; people who work outdoors or in hot settings; and people who are isolated and don't know when or how to cool off-or when to call for help.
Certain medications can also increase your chances of a heat related illness, such as medications for mental disorders, movement disorder, allergies, depression and heart or circulatory problems.
Symptoms of heat-related illness include cramps or muscle spasms in the abdomen, arms or legs. If symptoms occur individuals should stop activity, cool down and drink clear juice or sports drink. Heat exhaustion symptoms include heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea and fainting. If these symptoms are experienced, individuals need to immediately cool down and seek medical attention.
Heat stroke is an extremely serious condition with an extremely high body temperature; red, hot dry skin; rapid pulse; throbbing headache; dizziness; nausea; confusion; and unconsciousness. Immediate medical attention is needed; call 911 and cool the person with cold water until help arrives.
Every year people or pets are left in cars on hot days and perish from the extreme temperature that builds up inside. On an 80 degree day with sunshine, the temperature inside a car, even with the windows cracked slightly, can rise 20 to 30 degrees above the outside temperature within 10 to 20 minutes.
Simple tips to keep cool during hot days include:
• Keep your living space cool by covering windows to keep the sun out. If you don't have an air conditioner open windows to let air circulate. When it's hotter than 95 degrees use fans to blow hot air out of the window rather than to blow hot air on your body. Basements or ground floors are often cooler than upper floors.
• Slow down and limit physical activity. Plan outings or exertions for the early morning or after dark when temperatures are cooler.
• Drink plenty of water, eat lightly and don't wait for thirst. Avoid alcohol or caffeine and stay away from hot, heavy meals.
• Wear lightweight, loose fitting, light colored clothing and sunscreen, and add a hat or umbrella to keep your head cool.
• Apply cold wet rags to the neck, head and limbs to help cool your body down quickly. Taking a cool shower or bath will actually work faster than an air conditioner.
• Contact a friend or relative and ask to stay at their home during excessively hot days or spend some time at a local restaurant, shopping center or library if you don't have air conditioning.
More information is available at www.cdc.gov/Features/ExtremeHeat or readywisconsin.wi.gov and click on the "Heat Awareness" section.