Cooling Centers Available In Greenwich As Hot Temperatures Impact Region

GREENWICH, CT — Greenwich will have several cooling centers available to residents around town this week as hot temperatures continue to impact the region.

The State of Connecticut has activated its hot weather protocol effective at noon on July 28, and it will remain in effect until at least July 30, at 8 p.m.

First Selectman Fred Camillo is urging people to be careful and keep an eye on their own health, as well as the health of vulnerable residents.

According to the State of Connecticut, temperatures will reach into the 90s on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday along with humid conditions that will push the heat index near or above 100 degrees.

Residents should protect themselves and beware of symptoms of heat-related illnesses. That includes staying hydrated and drinking more water and fluids than you think you need during hot and humid days.

If you are waiting to drink when you are already thirsty, then dehydration has already begun. People should drink water or sports drinks and avoid liquids containing large amounts of sugar.

Residents should avoid hot and heavy meals as they will add heat to the body. People should also minimize their time outdoors, but when they do go outside, they should wear sunscreen and reapply it when needed, wear lightweight and light-colored clothing along with a brimmed hat and take breaks in cool locations.

Here are the cooling centers in Greenwich:

Greenwich Library, 101 W. Putnam Ave.

• 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.: Monday through Friday
• 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Saturday
• 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.: Sunday

Perrot Memorial Library, 90 Sound Beach Ave., Old Greenwich

• 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
• 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.: Tuesday and Thursday
• 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Saturday
• Closed on Sunday

Byram Shubert Library, 21 Mead Ave., Byram

• 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Monday through Wednesday
• Noon – 8 p.m.: Thursday
• 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Friday and Saturday
• Closed on Sunday

Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center, 449 Pemberwick Road

• 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.: Monday through Friday
• 9 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.: Saturday
• 9 a.m. – 5: 30 p.m.: Sunday

Greenwich Public Safety Complex, 11 Bruce Place

• 24 hours

Town Hall, 101 Field Point Road

• 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Weekdays
• Closed on Saturday and Sunday

Cos Cob Library is currently unavailable as a cooling center due to ongoing renovations.