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TOLEDO -- The Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio, Inc. is responding to the high heat and humidity in the weather forecast for Wednesday and the potential danger it poses to senior citizens.  

They have activated their Heat Emergency Plan.  The following air-conditioned sites will serve as Emergency Cooling Centers offering relief to seniors.

Margaret Hunt Senior Center, 419.385.2595
2121 Garden Lake Pkwy, Toledo
Open Tues & Wednesday 8:30 am-3:30 pm

Zablocki Senior Center, 419.936.3090
3015 Lagrange St, Toledo
Open Tues 7:30 am-3:30 pm
Wed 7:30 am- 5:00 pm

Eleanor Kahle Senior Center, 419.476.2745
1315 Hillcrest Drive, Toledo
Open Tues & Wed 8:30 am-4:00 pm

Sylvania Senior Center, 419.885.2005
7140 West Sylvania Ave, Sylvania
Open Tues 8:30 am-7:30 pm
Wed 8:30 am-5:00 pm

East Toledo Family Center, 419.691.1429
1020 Varland Ave, Toledo
Open Tues & Wed 8:00 am -8:00pm

The Area Office of Aging of Northwestern Ohio, Inc. is also advising seniors to stay out of the heat, drink plenty of fluids, and refrain from heavy exercise.  If possible, seek relief with family or friends who have air-conditioning or go to an air-conditioned place for part of the day.