Springfield announced locations of cooling centers around the city on Thursday through Saturday to help people cope with the heat
SPRINGFIELD - The city of Springfield announced it will open cooling centers around the city Thursday through Saturday to provide residents some respite from the 90-plus degree temperatures and high humidity.
Centers will be open from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. each day.
The centers were announced Wednesday by Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services Director Helen R. Caulton-Harris, Elder Affairs Director Jan Rodriguez-Denny and Emergency Preparedness Director Robert Hassett.
On Thursday and Friday, centers will be open in the following locations:
- Mason Square Senior Center, 74 Walnut St.
- Riverview Senior Center, 120 Clyde St.
- Greenleaf Community Center, 1188 1/2 Parker St.
- Pine Point Senior, 335 Berkshire Ave.
- Raymond Sullivan Safety Complex, 1212 Carew St.
On Saturday only, centers will be located the Mason Square Senior Center, Riverview Senior Center and Greenleaf Community Center.
The National Weather Service on Wednesday issued a heat advisory in anticipation of a period of sustained high temperatures and high humidity creating oppressive conditions.
The advisory is declared with the combined heat and humidity is expected to create potentially dangerous conditions, especially among the elderly, people with existing medical conditions and those who work outside for prolonged periods.
Residents with any questions about locations and hours of cooling shelter operations can call the City’s customer service call center at 3-1-1 or (413) 736-3111.
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