No Air Conditioning? These Rockford Cooling Centers Can Help

No Air Conditioning? These Rockford Cooling Centers Can Help

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When it gets hot this summer in Rockford, and you know it’s going to happen, where do you go to cool off?

Cooling centers can be a lifeline for seniors and those without air conditioning. outdoor workers, and anyone looking to avoid heat-related illnesses during the hottest days of the year.

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Beat the Heat: Where to Find a Cooling Center in Rockford This Summer

Carpenter’s Place is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Rockford Rescue Mission is open every day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and an overnight shelter is available 24/7.

City of Rockford Health & Human Services is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Brooke Road United Methodist Church is open for cooling off Monday through Thursday as well, but from 9.m. to 3 p.m.

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Boone County Sites: Belvidere Options for Staying Safe in the Heat

In Boone County, the cooling center is the Belvidere Public Safety Building, open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Additionally, there is a state-approved cooling site at the Belvidere Tollway Oasis, open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

If you’re looking for more information, check out the City of Rockford website.

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