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Home›Local›News›Cooling facilities in Oneida and Vilas Counties announced

Cooling facilities in Oneida and Vilas Counties announced

By StarJournal
July 20, 2016
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The National Weather Service says the combination of heat and high humidity this week and into the upcoming weekend may result in hazardous health conditions.

Oneida County and Vilas County Emergency Management and Public Health Departments have identified the following facilities that are open for business 24-hours a day/7 days a week in the event citizens need to cool down from the heat and humidity.

Rhinelander Area

Trig’s Riverwalk Centre Mall  

Seating in Mall Area

232 S. Courtney Street, Rhinelander

715-369-1470

 Wal-Mart Supercenter   

2121 Lincoln Street Rhinelander

715-362-8550

 

Minocqua/Woodruff Area

Trig’s Mall   

Seating in Mall Area

9750 Highway 70 West Minocqua715-356-9456

Wal-Mart Supercenter  

8760 Northridge Way

Minocqua

715-356-1609

Howard Young Medical Center 

Main Entrance, Woodruff

715-356-8005

 

Eagle River Area

Trig’s Store   

Mezzanine Area

925 East Wall St., Eagle River

715-479-6411

Eagle River Memorial Hospital 

Main Entrance

201 Hospital Road, Eagle River

715-479-7411

 

Remember These Tips:

  • Never leave children, disabled persons, or pets in a parked car-even briefly: Temperatures in a car can become life threatening within minutes. Temperature inside a car, even with windows cracked, can rise 20-30 degrees above outside temperature in 10 to 20 minutes. Air conditioning is no guarantee to be safe.
  • Stay Cool: Stay in air-conditioned buildings as much as possible and avoid direct sunlight.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water and don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink. Pets should have their water refilled often and given more water than usual.
  • Stay Informed: Watch your local weather forecasts so you can plan activities safely when it’s hot outside. Watch for any extreme heat alerts.
  • Don’t stop taking medication unless your doctor says you should: Take extra care to stay cool and ask your doctor or pharmacist for any special heat advice. Veterinarians can be consulted for pets that may be on medication as well.
  • Taking a cool shower or bath will cool you down: A shower or bath will actually work faster than an air conditioner. Apply cool-wet rags to neck, head and limbs also cools down the body quickly and, cool towels can be added to your pets head, neck, chest and belly.
  • Monitor weather and heat conditions before planning outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.

 People at Higher Risk of Heat-Related Illness Include

  • Infants and young children.
  • People 65 years of age and older.
  • People who are overweight.
  • People with chronic medical conditions.
  • Pets exposed to extreme heat and humidity even in the shade, are at risk for heat stroke.

 Where You Are Most At Risk

  • Homes with little or no air conditioning.
  • Cars.

Many victims of heat-related deaths are socially isolated, maintaining little contact with family and friends.  This is why it is important to check on family, friends, neighbors, pets and livestock during extreme heat

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