An excessive heat warning remains in effect for the Chicago area through 8 p.m. Wednesday, and experts are advising residents to keep a close eye on their loved ones and neighbors during the scorching-hot temperatures.
Both ComEd and AT&T crews were seen in the neighborhood working on downed lines following Monday’s storms.
Elsewhere, the heat was causing issues for some Secretary of State offices, forcing closures and late arrivals. On the South Shore Metra line, temperature-based speed restrictions were also put in place, causing delays as trains crawled their way through the area.“If there’s a heat wave like today, we went to Target and got box fans, bought a lot of water, and we delivered all over the city,” activist Jahmal Cole said. “We were in Humboldt Park today to help families that needed it.
In addition to checking on loved ones and neighbors, residents are also being urged to step up their water intake to help avoid dehydration, and to keep a close watch for symptoms of heatstroke or heat exhaustion, with symptoms often mirroring the flu. Chicago’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications is also urging residents to call 311 if they need assistance during the heat wave, and to be wary of over-exertion even after the sun goes down.
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