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Cooling Centers open across Greater Danbury to deal with heat

Cooling centers have been set up across the state by cities and towns as a way to help residents deal with this latest heat wave. 

 

In Ridgefield, the Parks and Rec facility is open for the week, until 10pm. 

 

In Newtown, the Municipal Center is open from 7am to 8pm.  The Library and the Senior Center in Newtown are also open during normal hours. 

 

A HART bus is out front of 198 Main Street in Danbury as a cooling center between noon and 4pm today through Thursday. 

 

The Redding Community Center is open from 8:30am to 9pm today through Thursday.  Town Hall and the Library are open during normal hours as well for people without air conditioning.

 

Greater Danbury area health officials are reminding people to check on elderly or frail neighbors and to monitor pets.  Police from the region have been called to a few parking lots over the past few days on reports of pets locked in cars.

 

Avoid strenuous activities, drink plenty of water and wear light, loose fitting clothing.  People should also take frequent breaks by a fan or in doors, avoid alcohol and caffeine and avoid exposure to direct sunlight for long periods of time.

 

The symptoms of heat-related illness include nausea, fatigue, dizziness and mental confusion.  Headaches, cramps, dry spotted skin and weakness are all warning signs.

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Dave Rinelli

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