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The Westport Center for Senior Activities at 21 Imperial Ave. will open from 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m. on Friday and from 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. on Saturday, according to a statement from the town.
A second cooling center will open at the Westport Public Library at 20 Jesup Road from 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday, according to the statement.
With temperatures rising, certain populations - particularly children, seniors and people with special needs - are at greater risk.
The town warned that heat-related illnesses could quickly and easily turn into medical emergencies such as heat stroke and offered several tips to help cope with the steamy weather.
Area residents are urged to:
- Stay out of the sun. When in the sun, wear sunscreen (at least SPF 15).
- Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothes that cover as much skin as possible to prevent sunburn. Give your body a chance to adjust to extreme temperature changes.
- Drink plenty of non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated fluids.
- Use shades or awnings.
- Consider going to public pools and air-conditioned stores and malls.
- Never leave children, pets or those who require special care in a parked car during periods of intense summer heat.
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