COOLING CENTERS OPEN AGAIN TODAY

---NEWS AND COMMUNITY RELEASE---

(June 28, 2007)--- It’s going to be another hot one!  Hartford Mayor Eddie A. Perez and the Department of Health and Human Services are asking city residents to take extra precautions during this heat alert. 

1.      Stay hydrated--- especially the elderly, children, and those with respiratory illnesses.

2.      Avoid prolonged work in the sun or in poorly ventilated areas. 

3.      Stay in cool, air-conditioned environment. 

4.      For your convenience, the Pope Park Recreation facility at 30 Pope Park Highway and the Kelvin D. Anderson Recreation facility at 2621 North Main Street will be open to the public as cooling centers from 12 to 9 pm today.  Bottled water will be available at these facilities during this time.

Reminder:

Open Swim will be available at Pope Park, Goodwin Park, Colt Park and Keney Park swimming pools from 12 to 8 p.m.

If severe weather strikes:

In case of a major thunderstorm or if there’s a power outage, the American Red Cross recommends:

1.      Pick a safe place in your home where there are no windows, skylights or glass doors

2.      Unplug appliances

3.      Have a flashlight ready and do not use candles

4.      Avoid opening the refrigerator or freezer

5.      Have water handy