HARTFORD TO OPEN COOLING CENTERS DURING THIS WEEK’S HEAT WAVE

Published on August 03, 2022

HARTFORD, CONN (August 3, 2022) – Today, the City of Hartford announced it will be opening cooling centers for residents this week, beginning today and ending on Friday, August 5th, due to a forecasted heat wave.  The Hartford Fire Department is also handing out water to residents throughout the city.

“With temperatures reaching the high-90s, we will once again be opening our cooling centers at library branches throughout the city to help our residents stay safe and cool,” said Mayor Luke Bronin.  “We encourage all of our residents to drink plenty of water, stay out of the sun, and check in on loved ones and neighbors who may be affected by the heat.”

Downtown Library
500 Main St.
Wednesday and Thursday: 9:00-6:00
Friday: 9:00-5:00

Albany Library
1250 Albany Ave.
Wednesday and Thursday: 10:00-6:00
Friday: 10:00-5:00

Barbour Library
261 Barbour St.
Wednesday and Thursday 10:00-6:00
Friday: 10:00-5:00
 
Camp Field Library
30 Campfield Ave.
Wednesday and Thursday 10:00-6:00
Friday: 10:00-5:00

Dwight Library
7 New Park Ave.
Wednesday and Thursday 10:00-6:00
Friday: 10:00-5:00

Park Street Library @ the Lyric
603 Park St.
Wednesday and Thursday: 10:00-6:00
Friday: 10:00-5:00

On Monday, Governor Lamont activated Connecticut’s Extreme Hot Weather Protocol, which will also last until Friday.

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