Full Notification

The Village of North Aurora reminds residents to take precautions to stay warm and safe during the the current excessively cold weather.

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Chill Warning for our area from 6 p.m. tonight, Jan. 29th, through noon on Thursday, Jan. 31. Wind chills of -20 to -30 F are expected today and -50 to -55 F are expected overnight tonight through Thursday morning; with these conditions, frostbite can occur in as little as 5 minutes on exposed skin.

You can read the entire Wind Chill Warning here: https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=ILZ012&warncounty=ILC089&firewxzone=ILZ012&local_place1=North%20Aurora%20IL&product1=Wind+Chill+Warning&lat=41.8085&lon=-88.3217#.XFCDZWlMGUk

The following are tips to protect yourself and loved ones from cold-related illnesses during this period of extreme weather:

• Know the signs of frostbite and hypothermia.
• Wear proper clothing, including dressing in layers of loose-fitting clothing.
• Make sure body parts most often affected by frostbite are covered in warm, dry clothing. These include your nose, ears, toes, cheeks, chin, and fingers. 
• Wear hats, scarves, and mittens or gloves.
• Bring your pets indoors.
• Try to stay indoors as much as possible.
• Check on the elderly, those with illnesses, and others who may need special attention during this time.

If you or someone you know are in need of a warming center during this weather, the North Aurora Police Department is available as a warming center between the hours of 7am and 10pm, Monday through Friday.  Other locations in Kane County, including overnight centers, can be found here: http://kanecountyconnects.com/2019/01/wind-chill-advisory-warming-centers-open-throughout-kane-county/.

Please call before you go to ensure the location is open. Anyone needing assistance during a period of extreme cold can call North Aurora Police at (630) 897-8705.