Fairfield Names Public Cooling Centers During Heat Wave

FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Fairfield’s two public libraries and the Fairfield Senior Center have been designated as the town’s cooling centers during the current heat wave, First Selectman Michael Tetreau said in a news release Monday.

The Fairfield Woods Branch Library is one of three cooling centers available to the public, along with the Main Library and the Fairfield Senior Center.
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by Greg Canuel

07/16/2013 8:00 a.m.

Temperatures are expected to remain in the 90s all week, with heat indexes reaching as high as 100. Local health officials urge residents to stay in air-conditioned environments whenever possible. Other ways to cool off include taking cold showers or baths, wearing light, loose-fitting clothing and drinking plenty of fluids.

“The Town highly encourages residents to protect themselves by taking the necessary steps to prevent heat-related illnesses,” Tetreau said.

The hours of operation for the three cooling centers are:

? Main Library (1080 Old Post Road): Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

? Fairfield Woods Branch Library (1147 Fairfield Woods Road): Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

? Fairfield Senior Center (100 Mona Terrace): Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information on how to deal with the heat, visit the Fairfield Health Department website.

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