Southington To Open Shelters For Heat Wave

SOUTHINGTON, CT — The summer's first major heat wave is expected this week and Southington officials announced Monday that they're taking action.

As a result, the town is opening up multipile "cooling centers" where folks who don't have air conditioning can seek a little relief from the heat this week starting Tuesday.

Forecasts are calling for temperatures to go into the 90s for the duration of the week, with humidity levels expected to make it feel, even, hotter.

In a memo from Southington Emergency Management Director Jay Baker to Southington Town Manager Mark Sciota, the following will be open as cooling centers:

• The Calendar House Senior Center, 388 Pleasant St., Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Southington Public Library, 255 Main St., Tuesday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Southington Police Department's headquarters at 69 Lazy Lane will be open during any hours where the prior two locations are not open.

"The governor's office has approved the activiation of the extreme heat weather protocols from 8 a.m. Tuesday, July 19, until 8 p.m. Sunday, July 24," wrote Baker. "Depending on the long-term forecast, the protocol may be extended beyond Sunday.

"The reason for the activation is extreme heat affecting the state starting tomorrow morning, continuing into Sunday, and, possibly, longer."

To view the announcement via the Town of Southington Police Department's Facebook page, click on this link.