Gateway Express Clinic

08/24/2023

With the heat index soaring above 100° in McHenry County, it is important to stay safe and be aware of what resources are available in the community.

Here are four tips to help you and your community make it through safely:

1. Keeping Yourself Cool: ensure that you are staying hydrated with plenty of water and taking breaks from the outdoor heat by finding a cooler environment
2. Know Where Community Resources Are: take a moment to search up local cooling centers in your county. These are great places to cool off if your home or business cannot get cool enough
3. Learn the Symptoms of Heat-Related Illness: heat rash, heat exhaustion and heat stroke can all occur with soaring temperatures. Learn the symptoms so that if you see someone showing signs, you intervene earlier before symptoms worsen
4. Check-In with Others: older adults, children and people with disabilities are more vulnerable during extreme heat. Checking in with neighbors and family members can help prevent heat-related illnesses and ensure everyone is looked after.

08/08/2023

Had a great time chatting with our fellow Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce members while sipping on a delicious latte from Garden on Main! Stop by this hidden gem in Algonquin!

07/27/2023

As we find ways to deal with the heat this week, make sure to spread this information on where cooling centers can be found in your local township!

Thank you to the McHenry County Department of Health for sharing!

This week will continue to be hot and humid with clusters of thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service. The hottest days will be Wednesday through Friday with peak afternoon heat indices of 95-105 degrees.