With temperatures continuing to fall this week, municipalities and townships throughout Kane County are reminding residents to take action to avoid frozen water lines this winter.

Most importantly, do not shut off heat to a home or business that is unoccupied. Water pipes will freeze and burst, causing a significant amount of damage. Opening cabinets underneath sinks helps keep pipes warmer during the winter.

People should make sure that outdoor garden hoses are disconnected. If water pipes are located on the outside walls that are not insulated, it is recommended that a small stream of water be constantly running to prevent the pipe from freezing.

Given the extreme weather, including single digit temperatures, the city of Geneva will be opening its warming centers this week (see link below). Please note the hours of operation and no overnight accommodations are available.

Geneva

Link: Warming Centers

• Geneva City Hall, 22 S. First St. — Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday
• Geneva Public Works Facility, 1800 South St. — Hours: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday
• Geneva Fire Department Headquarters, 200 East Side Drive — 24 hours (no sleeping facilities)
• Geneva Police Department Headquarters, 20 Police Plaza — 24 hours (no sleeping facilities)
• Geneva Public Library, 127 James St. — Hours:  9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday , 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday

 St. Charles

• St. Charles Public Library, 1 South 6th Avenue
• Charlestowne Mall, 3800 East Main Street
• Municipal Building, 2 E. Main St. (during weekly office hours)
• St. Charles Park District Pottawatomie Community Center, 8 North Avenue
• Lazarus House, 214 Walnut St., offers shelter overnight, based on availability

Aurora

The City of Aurora wants to make sure our residents are cool during hot temperatures and warm during cold temperatures the following eight locations are available as cooling and warming centers.

• Santori Public Library, 101 S. River Street — Hours: Mon.-Thurs.(9a-9p), Fri.-Sat.(9a-5p), Sun.(1p-5p)
• Aurora Public Library – Eola, 555 S. Eola Road — Hours: Mon.-Thurs.(9a-9p), Fri.-Sat.(9a-5p), Sun.(1p-5p)
• Aurora Public Library – West, 233 S. Constitution Drive — Hours: Mon.-Thurs. (9a-9p), Sat. (9a-5p), Sun. (1p-5p)
• Eola Community Center, 555 S. Eola Road — Hours: Mon.-Fri. (8a-9p), Sat. & Sun. (8a-5p)
• Hesed House, 659 S. River St. — Hours: Seven Days Per Week (7a-7p)
• Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave. — Hours: Mon.-Thurs. (8a-8:30p), Fri. (8a-5:30p), Sat. (8a-4p)
• Salvation Army, 437 E. Galena Blvd — Hours: Mon.-Fri. (10a-4p)
• Vaughan Athletic Center, 2121 W. Indian Trail Road — Hours: Mon-Fri (8a-8p), Sat. & Sun. (8a-4p)

CALL 630-256-4636 FOR ALL WEATHER-RELATED INQUIRIES.

SOURCE: City of Aurora news release

Kane County Warming Centers

The following  is a list of warming centers throughout Kane County. Please check with your local municipality for any updates or changes.

A list of Kane County warming centers can be found be clicking on the “Health Alerts” link at the bottom of the Kane County homepage.