Extreme heat protocol in effect through 5 p.m. this afternoon

Posted By: David Fortier July 10, 2024

The state’s extreme hot weather protocol will be in effect through this afternoon, Wednesday, July 10, at 5 p.m.

Gov. Ned Lamont activated the protocol beginning on Monday.

In Bristol, cooling centers are available at the following locations: (Please check times for availability.)

  • Bristol Public Library, 5 High St. — Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Manross Memorial Library, 260 Central St., Forestville — Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m,; Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Agape House, 43 School St. — Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m.-12 noon
  • St. Vincent DePaul Shelter, 19 Jacobs St.
  • Brian’s Angels Homeless Outreach, 99 Summer St. — Tuesday through Sunday, 12-3 p.m.

Instituting the protocol is to ensure that the most vulnerable populations receive protection from the hot conditions. While enacted, a system is set up for state agencies, municipalities, and other partners to coordinate with United Way 2-1-1 to make sure that information regarding cooling centers is available statewide, providing a location to get some relief, according to the announcement.

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