Health officials: Prepare for warm temps, potential health issues

MILWAUKEE -- With temperatures in the 90s and high humidity on Thursday, June 28th, officials urged people to prepare for the potential for health issues due to the heat.

High temperatures and high humidity combined Thursday to create a situation in which heat illnesses could occur. Officials advise people to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun and check on those most vulnerable.

To reduce the risk of heat illness during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends taking frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.

Below is a list of some of the “cooling shelters” in the Milwaukee area:

    1131 N. 21st Street

    Milwaukee, WI  53233

    Emergency shelter for homeless families, mothers and children.

      845 N. Van Buren St.

      Milwaukee, WI  53202

      Shelter for single women and families.

      Cool Room Overflow shelter for single women.

      Call Impact 211 to access case management and shelter services.

        3025 W. Mitchell Street

        Milwaukee, WI  53204

        Shelter for families, women, and children.

          1216 N. 13th Street

          Milwaukee, WI  53205

          Shelter for single adult males.

            209 W. Orchard St.

            Milwaukee, WI 53204

            Transitional living for women with children.

              830 N. 19th St.

              Milwaukee, WI 53233

              A shelter for single women and women with their children.

                1335 W. Vliet St.

                Milwaukee, WI  53205

                A day shelter only.

                  1820 W. Wells Street.

                  Milwaukee, WI  53233

                  Shelter for single men.

                    1730 North 7th St.

                    Milwaukee, WI 53205

                    For men, women, and families.

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