Southington Activates Heat Protocols, Opens Cooling Centers

SOUTHINGTON, CT — With extreme hot weather in the forecast this week, the town has designated three Southington sites to be cooling centers Monday through Thursday, Aug. 11-14.

Southington Emergency Management Director William Palmieri said the municipal decision is in line with Gov. Ned Lamont activating statewide severe hot weather protocols.

"The purpose of Connecticut's severe hot weather protocol is to ensure that the most vulnerable populations receive protection from the severe hot conditions, which could be life-threatening if exposed to the elements for extended periods of time," wrote Palmieri.

As a result, the following Southington sites have been deemed as cooling centers:

• Southington Public Library, 255 Main St., Monday: Noon to 8 p.m.; Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Thursday: 9 a.m. until 8 p.m.

• Calendar House Senior/Community Center, 388 Pleasant St., Monday: Noon to 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and Thursday: 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

• Southington Police Department lobby, 69 Lazy Lane, Monday, Aug. 11, starting at noon and all hours when the Calendar House and Southington Public Library are closed.