With this week’s expected heatwave, Woodbridge residents are invited to avoid the extreme heat and humidity by visiting our Town’s designated Cooling Centers—the Woodbridge Town Library and The Woodbridge Center (Senior Center). Library hours are 10 am to 8 pm, Monday through Thursday, and 10 am to 5 pm, Friday and Saturday. The Woodbridge Center is open 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
Governor Lamont has directed that Connecticut’ s Extreme Hot Weather Protocol be activated due to the hot temperatures. Cooling Centers will be open throughout Connecticut and may be located by calling 2-1-1 or visiting 211ct.org.
Anyone can suffer from heat-related illness. Infants, young children, and individuals over age 65 are among those at risk. Below are a few safety tips to keep in mind.
• Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water; avoid alcohol and sugary beverages.
• Keep your body temperature cool. Cool showers and baths are helpful.
• Stay in air-conditioned rooms as much as possible, limiting outdoor activity to
morning and evening.
• Avoid direct sunlight and wear lightweight, light-colored clothing.
• Never leave children or pets inside parked vehicles.
• Pets should have ready access to water and be kept in cool locations.