Hamden Opens Cooling Stations Amid Heat Wave In Forecast

Press release from Town of Hamden:

HAMDEN, CT — Mayor Lauren Garrett is reminding residents that during periods of extreme weather and heat, public buildings are air-conditioned and open to the public during regular business hours.

Cooling stations are available at select locations listed below. The cooling stations are meant for temporary respite from the heat, especially for the elderly and those with respiratory ailments. In cases of emergency always call 911 for immediate assistance!

Cooling stations are active at the following locations:

• Hamden Government Center

2750 Dixwell Avenue

203-287-7100

Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

• Keefe Community Center

11 Pine Street & 19 George Street

203-562-5129

Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

• Miller Memorial Library

2901 Dixwell Avenue

203-287-2680

Monday & Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m

Wednesday: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Thursday – Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Whitneyville Branch Library

125 Carleton Street

203-287-2677

Monday – Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Thursday: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.

• Brundage Community Branch Library

91 Circular Avenue

203-287-2675

Monday & Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Wednesday: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

• Miller Senior Center

2901 Dixwell Ave

203-287-2547

Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Residents are advised to follow these extreme heat safety information from the American Red Cross and the State of Connecticut:

1. Never leave children or pets in your vehicle. The inside temperature of your vehicle can soar to 120 degrees within minutes, even if you are parked in the shade.
2. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water. Avoid sugary, caffeinated, and alcoholic beverages.
3. Check on those most at-risk several times a day.
4. Stay in an air-conditioned place as much as possible. If you don’t have air conditioning, seek relief from the heat during the warmest part of the day in our cooling stations above.
5. Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
6. Limit your outdoor activity and avoid direct sunlight. If you must be outdoors, try to limit your outdoor activity to earlier or later in the day. Try to rest often in shady areas so that your body has a chance to cool off.
7. Make sure your pets have access to shade and cool, fresh water all day long. Click here for more pet heat safety information.

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This press release was produced by Town of Hamden. The views expressed here are the author’s own.