Stamford Opens More Cooling Centers As Heatwave Continues

STAMFORD, CT — With temperatures hovering in the 90s Friday and into the weekend, Stamford has opened more cooling centers around the city in conjunction with the Office of Public Safety and local businesses and nonprofits.

Residents can call 211 for a list of cooling centers throughout Connecticut. Cooling centers in Stamford have been expanded to include the following locations:

• Glenbrook New Hope Fire House (17 Arthur Place)
• Long Ridge Fire Station #1 (366 Old Long Ridge Road)
• Yerwood Center (90 Fairfield Avenue)
• Mary Rich Clubhouse (347 Stillwater Avenue)
• Whittingham Discovery Center, Mill River Park (1040 Washington Boulevard)

These locations are in addition to:

• Lobby of the Stamford Government Center (888 Washington Blvd.) between 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Public access sites like the Stamford Town Center and the Ferguson Library branches

Hours of operation for all cooling centers in Stamford can be found here. Any additional information will be added to the website and updated frequently.

Additionally, Stamford Home Depot has partnered with the Stamford Fire Department to make water available for residents in need at every fire station across the city.

"The city of Stamford is grateful for their generous support of our efforts to assist residents during this heatwave," the city said in a news release Friday afternoon.

Water will also be distributed Friday to the following community sites:

• Domus
• Stamford Government Center
• Building One Community
• Mill River Park

Tips To Beat The Heat

Stay cool: Keep your body temperature cool to avoid heat-related illness

• Stay in air-conditioned buildings as much as possible. If you must be outdoors, try to limit your outdoor activity to the morning and evening. Try to rest often in shady areas so that your body has a chance to cool off.
• Find an air-conditioned shelter. (Call 2-1-1 for a list of cooling centers). Do not rely on a fan as your primary cooling device.
• Avoid direct sunlight.
• Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing.
• Take cool showers or baths.
• Check on those most at-risk several times a day.
• Pets that cannot be brought indoors should be provided ready access to water and shade to keep them cool.

Stay hydrated. Because your body loses fluids through sweat, you can become dehydrated during times of extreme heat:

• Drink more water than usual.
• Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink more fluids.
• Drink from two to four cups of water every hour while working or exercising outside.
• Avoid alcohol or liquids containing high amounts of sugar.
• Remind others to drink enough water.