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Cooling centers now an option for residents

From Staff Reports

MICHIGAN CITY - With extreme hot and humid weather conditions persisting, Mayor Chuck Oberlie announced Wednesday several cooling centers will be open again this summer.

Michigan City Senior Center and City Hall are open for those seeking immediate relief from the heat. The Senior Center is open until 4 p.m. daily. City Hall is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.

People are advised to check on senior citizens to make sure they are healthy, hydrated and cooled, Oberlie said in a press release.

Emergency Management Director John Jones said public health officials recommend people spend at least part of the day in an air-conditioned environment, or at least take a cool shower or bath during the day.

For more safety tips on dealing with hot weather, visit www.emichigancity.com/cityhalldepartments/ema/Inclementweather.