Gov. Ned Lamont announced Wednesday the state is activating its extreme hot weather protocol due to forecasted heat and humidity. The protocol took effect at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 5, and will continue through 8 p.m. on Friday, July 7.
The protocol allows for state agencies, municipalities and other organizations to coordinate with United Way 2-1-1 to ensure information on cooling centers is accessible online statewide.
Lamont advised Connecticut residents to take precautions with the high temperatures, which are expected to reach around 90 degrees Thursday and Friday.
“We want to remind everyone — particularly those in the most vulnerable communities — that cooling centers are available and can be located by calling 2-1-1 or visiting 211ct.org,” Lamont said in a statement.
During the heat wave, it is recommended to stay out of direct sunlight if possible, wear lightweight, light-colored clothing, stay hydrated and keep pets indoors or in the shade with ready access to water.
Where are cooling centers located?
A live updated list of cooling centers is available at 2-1-1 Connecticut.
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Mount Aery Baptist Church, 73 Frank Street
- Times vary depending on temperature. For updates, visit their Facebook page here.
Greater Bridgeport Transit (GBT) Station, 710 Water Street
- Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Bridgeport Senior Centers
- For a full list of participating senior centers and their hours of operation, click here.
Bridgeport Public Libraries
- For a full list of participating libraries and their hours of operation, click here.
Danbury, Connecticut
Danbury War Memorial, One Memorial Drive
- Wednesday through Friday: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Danbury Public Library, 170 Main Street
- Wednesday through Friday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Greenwich, Connecticut
Byram Shubert Library, 21 Mead Avenue
- Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Thursday: noon - 8 p.m.
Cos Cob Library, 5 Sinawoy Road
- Wednesday through Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Western Greenwich Civic Center, 449 Pemberwick Road
- Wednesday through Friday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Greenwich Public Safety Complex, 11 Bruce Place
- Wednesday through Sunday: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Town Hall, 101 Field Point Road
- Wednesday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford Public Libraries
- Cooling centers have been opened at library branches across the city. Doors open at 10 a.m. Thursday and Friday.
Center Church, 60 Gold Street (Enter using the Lewis Street entrance)
- Wednesday: 2:00-7:00
- Thursday: 10:00-6:00
- Friday: TBD
South Windsor, Connecticut
South Windsor Library, 1550 Sullivan Avenue
- Wednesday through Friday: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
South Windsor Community Center, 150 Nevers Road
- Wednesday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Westport, Connecticut
Westport YMCA, 14 Alan Raymond Lane
- Wednesday through Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Westport Senior Center, 21 Imperial Avenue
- Wednesday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA) Westport, 19 Newtown Turnpike
- Thursday through Friday: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Winchester, Connecticut
Winchester Town Hall, 338 Main Street, Francis P Hicks and LeAnn LeClair rooms on the Second Floor
- Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Thursday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Friday: 8 a.m. to noon
Winsted Senior Center, 80 Holabird Avenue
- Wednesday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Beardsley and Memorial Library, 40 Munro Place
- Wednesday and Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For updates on Cooling Center locations and hours across Connecticut, visit 211ct.org.
This story has been updated.
