St. Louis County Resources Available During Severe Heat

During this Excessive Heat Warning,  this week St Louis County officials  would like to remind residents of some resources available.
• The Department of Human Services has provided $1 million to Cool Down St. Louis to help pay utility bills. For more information on Cool Down St. Louis, go to cooldownstlouis.org or call 314-241-0001.
• St. Louis County, in partnership with the Salvation Army, is operating a Cooling Shelter, at 10740 Page Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63132. The cooling shelter can accommodate up to 30 people at a time and provides hot meals, laundry facilities and case management services. Please call United Way 211 to access the Cooling Shelter or contact the Salvation Army-Family Haven at 314-423-7770 for more information. The shelter is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Another option for residents is the Loaves and Fishes Overflow Emergency Shelter, open now. Call 314-279-7036. Walk-ins are welcome.
• St. Louis County Parks is offering free indoor walking at The Pavilion at Lemay and North County Recreation Complex during regular operating hours through Friday, Aug. 25.
• The Department of Public Health encourages everyone to visit https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/index.html. Here, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention can learn more about Hot Weather Tips and Signs of Heat-Related Illness. Drink more fluids, regardless of how active you are. Do not wait until you are thirsty to drink. Stay away from very sugary and alcoholic drinks. These drinks can cause a loss of body fluid, leading to dehydration.

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