Brookfield Opens Cooling Centers During Extreme Heat

BROOKFIELD, CT — Brookfield has opened three cooling centers as Connecticut's Hot Weather Protocol remains in effect through Sunday amid dangerously high temperatures.

Residents seeking relief from the heat can visit the following locations:

• Brookfield Library, 182 Whisconier Road
  • Monday and Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Tuesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sunday: Closed
• Brookfield Senior Center, 100 Pocono Road
  • Monday-Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Thursday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Friday: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Saturday-Sunday: Closed
• Brookfield YMCA, 2 Huckleberry Hill Road
  • Monday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Tuesday and Thursday: 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Friday: 5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Saturday-Sunday: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Town officials encourage anyone needing relief from the heat to use the cooling centers. Residents are also urged to stay hydrated, avoid strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest parts of the day and check on neighbors who may be vulnerable during the extreme temperatures.

Connecticut is expected to experience dangerously hot and humid conditions through the holiday weekend, with the hottest weather forecast for Wednesday through Friday.

Forecasters say inland temperatures could approach or exceed 100 degrees, while the combination of heat and humidity may push heat index values above 105 degrees in some areas, increasing the risk of heat-related illness.