The county management agency says at-risk populations include the elderly and children as most susceptible to heat and heat-related illnesses.
Area residents can travel to multiple cooling centers starting Saturday until Monday.
In Galesburg, these locations include the YMCA Lobby at 1324 W. Carl Sandburg Drive from 6 am to 3 pm Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm Sunday and 5 am to 8 pm on Monday.
Additional locations are the Knox County Housing Authority Shelter at 525/527 Iowa Court from 6pm to 7am and the Galesburg Public Library 264 W. Main Street from 9 am to 5 pm Saturday and 9 am to 8 pm Monday.
Those in East Galesburg can find shelter at the East Galesburg Fire Station at 411 S. State Street at any time until Monday night.
In Oneida (ow·nai·duh), the fire station at 210 N. Sage Street is welcoming residents at any time until Monday night.
And in Wataga, their fire station at 310 W. Willard Street is open 24 hours through Monday.
Administrative Services Manager Cathy St. George's press release says signs of heat-related illnesses include nausea, dizziness, flushed or pale skin, heavy sweating, and headaches. Persons with heat-related illnesses should be moved to a cool place and given cool water to drink, and ice packs or cool, wet cloths should be applied to the skin. If a victim refuses water, vomits, or loses consciousness, call 9-1-1 immediately.
Pets should have plenty of water and shade from the sun. If possible, leave pets indoors to avoid heat complications.
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