June 29, 2021

Heat Safety Resources and Tips

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Cooling Centers:

Ellington Senior Center: 40 Maple Street, Ellington, CT
- Open: June 28th through July 1st
- Hours: Monday 8:30am-6pm; Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 8:30am-4pm; Friday 8:30am-1:30

Hall Memorial Library: 93 Main Street, Ellington, CT
- Open: June 28th through July 1st
- Hours: Monday-Thursday 10am-8pm; Friday, Saturday 10am-5pm; Saturday 10am-1pm (July and August)

Swimming:

Crandall Park Beach: 64 Cider Mill Road, Tolland, CT

Emergency Resources:

Power Outages

If you have experienced a Power Outage and need to contact Eversource, click HERE.

Other Services

To access other services in the event of a heat-related emergency, dial “2-1-1” or visit www.211ct.org

Heat Safety Tips

Drink Plenty of Fluids
Replace Salt and Minerals
Wear The Right Clothing and Sunscreen
Go Outside When It’s Coolest
Pace Yourself
Stay Cool Indoors
Use a Buddy System
Monitor Those at High Risk
Adjust to the Environment
Do Not Leave Children in Cars
Use Common Sense

Additional Education Resources:

Red Cross Heat Wave Checklist

Illnesses Caused by Heat

Extreme Heat and Schools

Protecting Children and Staff in Daycares and Camps During Hot Weather

Recommendations for Management of Nursing Home Residents During Hot Weather

CDC – Tips for Preventing Heat-Related Illness

CDC – Extreme Heat

CDC – Heat Stress in the Elderly

Working in Extreme Heat:

CDC – Heat and Outdoor Workers

CDC – Protecting Yourself from Heat Stress

CDC – Protecting Yourself from Sun Exposure

(Information from CDC Extreme Heat: A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety)

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