Heatwave Continues- Springfield To Extend Cooling Center Hours

Cooling Centers will be available at seven locations on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:

Raymond A. Jordan Senior,

The Hungry Hill Senior Center,

The Mason Square Library Community Room,

The Indian Orchard Community Center at Myrtle Street Park,

The Senior Center in the North End at Kenefick Park,

The South End Community Center, and the Clodo Concepcion (Greenleaf) Community Center.

Mayor Dom Sarno states, “Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and I want to remind residents to be mindful and take the necessary steps to seek relief during these excessive hot days of summer. Stay hydrated, check on your elderly neighbors, be mindful of your pets, and please take advantage of our cooling centers, libraries, and wonderful park facilities that offer the resources for staying cool during these hot summer days.”

“It is very important in extreme weather conditions that we afford those in need of assistance, especially our seniors and those dealing with medical challenges, these relief accommodations. Thank you to all our dedicated city staff and partners for working to get and keep our Cooling Centers up and running throughout the city.”

HHS Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris states, “Heat stress is a serious condition that poses a health threat to many people, particularly the elderly. Preventive measures should be taken in order to avoid heat stress including staying out of the sun and drinking plenty of water. I encourage residents to take advantage of our cooling centers and to please check in on your family and neighbors, especially the older folks in our community.”

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