City of Middleton opens cooling centers due to heat & humidity

MIDDLETON, Wis. -- Need to beat the heat? The City of Middleton has the answer.

The city announced the following cooling centers will open at these locations as heat and humidity is anticipated throughout the week.

Here's where Middleton residents can cool off:

• Middleton Police Department, 7341 Donna Dr 24 hours daily.
• Middleton City Hall, 7426 Hubbard Ave (Mon-Fri 8am-4pm).
• Middleton Senior Center, 7448 Hubbard Ave (8 am-4:30 p.m.).

Residents going out in the heat are advised to take the following precautions

• Stay cool: stay in air-conditioned buildings, limit outdoor activity, never sit in a parked car or leave a child or pet in a parked car.
• Stay hydrated: drink more water than usual and don't wait until you're thirsty to drink.
• Stay connected: check your local news for extreme heat warnings and safety tips, and regularly check on friends, loved ones, and neighbors throughout the high-temperature period.
• Signs of heat illness include feeling weak, dizzy, nauseated or muscle cramps. If someone is experiencing these symptoms, move to air conditioning right away, drink water. get under a fan and apply cool washcloths. If symptoms worsen or don't improve go to the emergency room and call 911.
• Check on neighbors, friends, and family who may need assistance during this period.

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