WAUSAU, WI (WSAU-WAOW) — The Marathon County Public Library will once again serve as a cooling center for area residents.
Cooling centers serve those that are out frequently or those who don’t have air conditioning or otherwise need a break from the heat. In very hot and humid temperatures, it makes it harder for the body to cool itself down, so experts suggest your local library is a good place to cool off.
If you aren’t near one, you can call United Way at 211 to find the nearest cooling center.
“They’re going to ask where you’re located, and where you’re looking to find a place to cool off,” Kate Florek tells WAOW TV. “Most of the public libraries also have water available during heat advisories or emergencies so it’s a good place to go.”
Florek adds that children and older folk are most vulnerable in these conditions, so know you’re body and when you need a break.
