City Opens Cooling Centers Amid Extreme Heat Through Thursday Night

NEW HAVEN, CT —With the National Weather Service issuing a Heat Advisory forecasting 90+ degree temperatures and high humidity from through Thursday, Mayor Justin Elicker has activated the city's extreme heat protocols.

This means that all city libraries and senior centers will be open as cooling centers during normal business hours. Splash pads at city parks will continue to be operational. And city shelters will extend their hours and capacity, as needed.

A full list of all these locations can be found on the city’s website, with an interactive map of all senior centers, click here, and here are the libraries locations and hours:

Ives Main Library
133 Elm St. | (203) 946-8130
Monday - Thursday | 10 am - 8 p.m.

Fair Haven Branch
182 Grand Ave | (203) 946-8115
Monday - Wednesday | 10 am to 6 p.m. and Thursday, from noon to 8 p.m.

Mitchell Branch
37 Harrison St | (203) 946-8117
Tuesday - Thursday | 10 am to 6 p.m.

Stetson Branch
197 Dixwell Ave | (203) 946-8119
Wednesday | noon to 8 p.m. and Thursday | 10 am to 6

Wilson Branch
303 Washington Ave | (203) 946-2228
Wednesday an Thursday | 10 am to 6 pm

"Please stay cool, stay hydrated, limit your time in direct sunlight, avoid strenuous activities," Elicker said in a message to residents. He added: "Check on your loved ones and neighbors, especially at-risk populations such as young children, the elderly, and people with underlying medical conditions."

Elicker said people should call 911 for heat-related emergencies.