Posted in 2023.

Power Outages Across County Prompt Need for Cooling Centers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 30, 2023

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Power Outages Across County Prompt Need for Cooling Centers

Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Provides Relief for Those Experiencing Power Outages.

CHAMPAIGN, IL – Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) wants to remind residents that they are a designated cooling center residents suffering prolonged power outages due to Thursday’s severe storms.

Champaign-Urbana Public Health District is a kid-friendly cooling center open from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday. Free breakfast and lunch are provided for children ages 18 and younger. It also offers educational TV, free Wi-Fi, and free books for kids, teens, and adults.

Other cooling centers available locally:

Department of Human Services, 705 N. Country Fair Drive, Champaign
Social Security Administration, 101 S. Country Fair Drive, Champaign
Champaign Public Library, 200 W. Green Street, Champaign
Urbana Free Library, 210 W. Green Street, Urbana
Market Place Mall, 2000 N. Neil Street, Champaign
Lincoln Square Mall, 201 Lincoln Square, Urbana
Hospital emergency rooms
Convenient care offices

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