HARTFORD TO OPEN COOLING CENTERS IN ADVANCE OF WEEKEND HEAT WAVE

Published on May 20, 2022

HARTFORD, CONN (May 20, 2022) – Today, the City of Hartford announced it will be opening four cooling centers for residents on Saturday and Sunday, due to a forecasted heat wave this weekend.  The Hartford Fire Department is also handing out water to residents throughout the city.

“The forecast over the next two days calls for temperatures in the high 90s and a lot of humidity, so we are opening our cooling centers to make sure our residents stay safe and cool,” said Mayor Luke Bronin.  “We also want residents to remember to drink a lot of water before they go out and before they get thirsty. Please stay out of the sun during the hottest parts of the day, and please remember to check in on your loved ones and neighbors, especially seniors, who may be particularly affected by the heat.”

Hartford Cooling Centers open Saturday, May 21^st

• Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, 9 AM — 5 PM

Hartford Cooling Centers open Saturday, May 21^st – Sunday, May 22^nd:

• North End Senior Center, 80 Coventry Street, 10 AM – 6 PM
• South End Senior and Wellness Center, 830 Maple Avenue, 10 AM – 6 PM
• Asylum Hill Church, 814 Asylum Avenue, 12 PM – 5 PM