Due to a weather forecast indicating that temperatures over the next several days will reach into or above the mid-90s, with the heat index expected to go over triple digits at times, Governor Lamont is directing Connecticut’s extreme hot weather protocol to be activated through 8pm on Sunday.
The purpose of 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 from the hot conditions.
In New Milford, where the predictions for Tuesday through Friday is temperatures in the 90s, the town will be opening several facilities at 8am. The Senior Center is open at 40 Main Street and for other residents, today and tomorrow, the E Paul Martin Room in Town Hall will be open. On Thursday and Friday, the cooling center will be in the Loretta Brickley Room of Town Hall.
Anyone in need of a cooling center should call 2-1-1 or look online at 211ct.org to find their nearest location.
As part of this protocol, the energy utility companies provide the state with regular updates regarding the impact of the weather conditions on their respective utilities.
