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Tolland to Open Cooling Center During Extreme Heat
The center will be at the Tolland Senior Center and will be open Thursday and Friday.
Tolland is stepping up to battle the week's upcoming heat and humidity. According to a press release from Public Safety Supervisor and Emergency Management Director John Littell, the town will open a cooling center at Tolland Senior Center on Thursday and Friday.
The cooling center will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Food will not be made available, so residents who use the center should bring their own meals.
The town is also making other adjustments for the extreme weather, including the postponement of Truck Day in hopes of cooler temperatures. In an email notification, the town said that the annual event will be moved from this Friday to Friday, July 29. It will, however, remain in the 1 to 3 p.m. time slot and will still be held in the parking lot next to the Tolland Public Library.
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The Tolland forecast on Weather.com predicts temperatures in the low 90s on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. On the Red Cross Web site, there are several safety measures listed to stay healthy during the extreme heat.
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- Don’t leave children and pets unattended in cars.
- Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated, but avoid caffeine and alcohol.
- Avoid strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day.
- Wear loose-fitting, light-colored clothing.
- Use a buddy system when working in the extreme heat.
- Make sure to check on family members and neighbors who do not have air conditioning.
For more information on the cooling center, call the Tolland Senior Center at 860-870-3730. The Tolland Senior Center is located at 674 Tolland Stage Road.
