Westport Warns Residents To Prepare For Extreme Heat This Week

Information from the Town of Westport:

WESTPORT, CT — The Westport Office of Emergency Management is advising residents, particularly those who are most vulnerable, to take precautions ahead of the extreme temperatures that are forecast to impact the state beginning Tuesday, June 18 th at 12:00 PM. Governor Lamont has activated Connecticut’s Extreme Hot Weather Protocol and remaining in effect through 12:00 PM on Sunday, June 23, 2024. The current forecast indicates that temperatures over this period will rise into the 90s and higher. This is the first time this year that the protocol is being activated.

“It’s looking like we are about to experience our first stretch of very hot conditions so far this year, and it’s going to last for nearly a week,” Governor Lamont said. “Anyone who is vulnerable to heat and humidity is advised to take precautions. Cooling centers are open throughout Connecticut and can be located by calling 2-1-1 or visiting 211ct.org.” Governor Lamont said.

“Anyone vulnerable to the heat is advised to take precautions. Anyone in need of a place to get out of the heat is encouraged to visit their nearest cooling center,” said Deputy Fire Chief and Deputy Emergency Management Director Matthew Cohen. “As the temperature heats up over the next few days, it’s important for everyone to take necessary precautions, especially for the elderly, the very young, and people with respiratory ailments who are more susceptible to the effects of high temperatures,” Cohen continued.

The following cooling centers are open in Westport:

Center for Senior Activities, 21 Imperial Avenue
Tuesday - Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Closed Wednesday)
Closed on Saturday & Sunday

MoCa Westport, 19 Newtown Turnpike
Thursday - Sunday 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

The Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road
Tuesday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday – Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday – 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Westport Weston Family YMCA, 14 Allen Raymond Lane
Tuesday – Friday 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday 7:00 AM-6:00 PM

Westport Museum for History and Culture, 25 Avery Place
Tuesday – Saturday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed on Sunday & Monday

— Flyer from Westport Office of Emergency Management & National Institute on Aging