HomeMy Public PortalAboutExtreme Heat Educational HandoutKEEP COOL IN RICHMOND
If you’re looking for places in Richmond to catch a
break from the heat and cool down, then check out
the list of locations below.
Cooling Centers
1
Morrisson-Reeves Library
80 N 6th St
Mon-Thu: 9:30am to 8pm
Fri: 9:30am to 6pm
Sat: 9:30am - 4pm, Closed Sun
4
Senior Recreation Center
1600 S 2nd St.
8
Glen Miller Park Splash
Pad
2200 E Main St.
6
Cordell Municipal Pool
9 SW 13th St.
Mon - Sat: 12pm - 6pm
Sun: 1pm - 6pm
When staying cool
at the library, you
should engage with
a library activity, such
as reading, using a
computer, or attending
an event.
Mon - Fri: 7:30am - 4pm
If you need a place to
spend time outside
on a hot day, try
visitng the splashpad
at Glen Miller Park
during one of the
cooler parts of the
day.
Cool down at Cordell
Municipal Pool by
going for a swim.
Daily admission is $4
for age 3 - 17 and $6
for age 18+.
Are you associated with a local business, organization, or church and are interested in hosting your own cooling center?
If so, contact Richmond’s Heat Relief Coordinator, Lucy Mellen, at lmellen@richmondindiana.gov or (765)-983-7333.
IU East Library
2325 Chester Blvd.
Mon-Fri: 8am - 5pm
5
Rock Solid Ministries
1024 E Main St.
On a hot day, stop by
Rock Solid Ministries
for access to air
conditioning and
water.
Tues: 9am - 2pm
Thurs, Fri: 9am - 12pm
2
Central United Methodist
1425 E Main St.
Mon-Thurs: 9am - 12pm, 1pm - 5pm
Fru: 9am - 12pm3
Jack Elstro Splash Pad
47 N 6th St.7
If you need a place to
spend time outside
on a hot day, try
visitng the splashpad
at Jack Elstro Plaza
during one of the
cooler parts of the
day.
On a hot day, stop by
the Senior Recreation
Center for access to
air conditioning and
water.
On a hot day, stop
by the IU East Library
for access to air
conditioning, water,
and reading materials.
On a hot day, stop
by Central United
Methodist Church
for access to air
conditioning and
water
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3
4
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To access an online map of cooling center
locations, visit
www.tinyurl.com/richmondcoolingcenters
or scan the QR code above
CDC and EPA (2016). Climate Change and Extreme Heat: What You
Can Do to Prepare
Know the Symptoms of Heat-Related Illnesses
HEAT CRAMPSSYMPTOMS
• Heavy sweating
• Painful muscle cramps
or spasms
TREATMENT
• Stop activity for a few hours.
• Move to a cooler location.
• Drink water, clear juice, or a sports
beverage.
• Seek medical attention if cramps do
not subside within one hour.HEAT EXHAUSTION• Heavy sweating
• Weakness
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea or vomiting
• Fainting
• Irritability
• Thirst
• Decreased urine
output
• Move to an air-conditioned
environment.
• Lie down.
• Loosen clothing or change into
lightweight clothing.
• Sip cool, non-alcoholic beverages.
• Take a cool shower or bath, or apply
cool, wet cloths to as much of the
body as possible.
• Seek medical attention if symptoms
worsen or last longer than one hour, or
if the victim has heart problems or high
blood pressure.HEAT STROKE• Very high body temperature
• Altered mental state
• Throbbing headache
• Confusion
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Hot, dry skin or profuse
sweating
• Unconsciousness
• Call 911 immediately and follow the
operator’s directions—
this is a medical emergency.
• Reduce the person’s body temperature
with whatever methods you can: wrap
the person in cool cloths, immerse
them in a cool bath, or spray them with
cool hose water.
• After administering cooling methods,
move the person to a cooler place.
• Do NOT give liquids.
• If there is uncontrollable muscle
twitching, keep the victim safe, but
do not place any objects in his or her
mouth.
• If there is vomiting, turn the victim on
his or her side to keep the airway open.Source: CDC, 201211
10 | Climate Change and Extreme Heat: What You Can Do to Prepare
CDC and EPA (2016). Climate Change and Extreme Heat: What You Can Do to Prepare