ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, Ill. — The Rock Island County Health Department will remain closed on Wednesday, June 15 due to extreme heat and issues with its air conditioning units.
The health department said its leaders have been working with vendors to make emergency repairs to the AC units. A replacement of the HVAC system needs to be approved by the Board of Health.
On Tuesday, the department said its Friday COVID booster clinic "is expected to be on schedule." Other vaccine providers can be found by clicking/tapping here.
The department closed early on Tuesday due to these issues. On Monday, the department said it could take weeks for the repairs to be done. However, Tuesday's notice said emergency repairs were underway.
The department also left tips for staying cool and avoiding heat-related illnesses and conditions:
- Stay in an air-conditioned area during the hottest hours of the day. If you don't have air conditioning in your home, go to a public place such as a shopping mall or a library to stay cool.
- Wear light, loose-fitting clothing.
- Drink water often. Don't wait until you are thirsty.
- Avoid unnecessary hard work or activities if you are outside or in a building without air conditioning.
- Air conditioning is the strongest protective factor against heat-related illness. Exposure to air conditioning for even a few hours a day will reduce the risk for heat-related illness.
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