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Cooling Centers and Heat Precautions
Jul 19, 2011

NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: July 18, 2011
Time: 1:30 p.m.

Cooling Centers and Heat Precautions

The National Weather Service indicates a hazardous combination of heat and humidity is likely
through Friday. High temperatures in the 90s and dew points in the 70s will produce heat indices over
100 degrees on some or all of these days.

Cooling Shelters

• United Methodist Church of the Pines (415 Chippewa, MINOCQUA)
Corner of Chippewa & Chicago
Monday, July 18th – Thursday, July 21st, 2011
MINISTRY CENTER ROOM
Handicap accessible: YES (Corner of Chippewa & Chicago Entrance)
1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Telephone Number: (715) 356-3041

• YMCA of the Northwoods (2003 East Winnebago Street, RHINELANDER)
Monday, July 18th – Saturday, July 23rd, 2011
GENERATIONS CENTER: Pool table, computer with Internet access, board games,
food to purchase.
Handicap Accessible: YES
During Normal Facility Hours
Monday – Thursday: 5:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday : 5:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
REQUIREMENTS: A parent needs to accompany children age 10 and younger
Telephone Number: (715) 362-9622
For AFTER-HOUR inquiries, please contact the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office at (715) 361-5100

Citizens should know symptoms:

• Heat Cramps: cramps or muscle spasms in the abdomen, arms or legs.
Solution: Stop activity. Cool down, drink clear juice or sports drink.

• Heat Exhaustion: heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, weakness, dizziness, headache,
nausea, fainting.
Solution: Cool down, seek medical attention.

• Heat Stroke: extremely high body temperature, red, hot, dry skin, rapid pulse, throbbing
headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion, unconsciousness.
Solution: Call 911 and cool the victim with a shower or hose until help arrives

Citizens should do:

• Stay hydrated and drink plenty of water even if you don’t feel thirsty!

• Monitor weather forecasts.

• Stay out of the sun during the hottest times of the day.

• Wear light-colored, lightweight clothing, hat and sunscreen.

• Those responsible for construction crews and large outdoor events should make plans for
providing shade, water and places for people to cool off.

• Those caring for the elderly and disabled should ensure they are not endangered by the
upcoming hot weather.

• If loss of power: leave refrigerator and freezer doors shut.

• If temperatures are 95 degrees or higher, put a fan in the window to blow hot air out of your
home.

• Check on neighbors.

• Check with pharmacist or doctor on how medications could affect you during heat.

• Take care of PETS and animals. Shelter pets inside if possible, provide shade and fresh water.

• If possible, leave pets at home rather than taking them with you. If temperature is 80 degrees
and the window of your car is partially opened for 10 minutes, the temperature in the car can
rise to 100 degrees!

Power outages

• For latest updates, please check the Wisconsin Public Service website at
http://www.wisconsinpublicservice.com

• Please be patient and please do not interrupt crews.

For more information contact:
Oneida County Emergency Management
Telephone Number: (715) 361-5167
http://www.co.oneida.wi.gov/

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