Heat Wave, A Tropical Heat Wave - Take it Serious!

Municipalities throughout the area have opened cooling centers. Due to the extreme heat forecast, Mayor Scott Jackson has established Town "Cooling Stations" and also wishes to remind residents that all public buildings, including libraries and fire stations, are air-conditioned and open to the public during regular business hours. The cooling station is meant for temporary respite from the heat, especially for the elderly and those with respiratory issues. Hamden cooling stations and hours are: The Keefe Community Cente,r located at the corner of Dixwell Ave. and Pine Street, until 7 p.m. this evening. Thornton Wilder Hall, located in the Miller Library Complex at 2901 Dixwell Avenue, is a cooling station and will have water available to those in need. Thornton Wilder Hall be open to the public until 11 p.m. Hamden fire stations are also available. Information on all Town buildings and hours can be found on the Town website at www.hamden.com or by calling 203-287-7100. For further information, please contact the Fire Chief Berardesca's office at 203-407-5880.