Wilton Warns Of Hot Weather, Opens Cooling Center

WILTON, CT — The town has opened up a cooling center to help residents beat the heat expected through the ens of the week.

Highs are forecast to reach or exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit each day. Air quality statewide has improved over Wednesday's alert status, with the latest indices placing Connecticut air quality as "good to moderate."

Gov. Ned Lamont directed Connecticut’s extreme hot weather protocol to be activated on Wednesday, and continue through 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 7.

The Comstock Community Center (Room 30) is open to residents who need a place to cool off July 6 until 7 p.m. and Friday, July 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

For more information on the cooling center, contact Steve Pierce, Wilton Parks and Recreation, at steve.pierce@wiltonct.org or 203-834-6234, ext. 6.

State health officials are warning residents to:

• Drink plenty of water
• Never leave people or pets inside a locked car
• Avoid strenuous activities
• Take frequent rests for cooling down in an air-conditioned area or near a fan
• Wear light, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing
• Avoid alcohol and caffeine, and eat only lightly throughout the day
• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight or long periods in the sun, especially between the hours of noon and 4 p.m., the hottest hours during the day.
• Be on the lookout for these symptoms:
  • Dry red spotted skin
  • Mental confusion
  • Body temperature at or above 105 degrees F.
  • Weakness
  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Cramps
  • Rash

If these symptoms are experienced, the patient should be moved to a cooler location, loosen clothing, apply cool wet cloths, and sip water. If the condition persists, call 9-1-1.