Community Corner

Don't Sweat the Heat. Stay Cool in Brookfield

With the heat wave in full force, the town has opened three cooling centers.

With heat index temperatures forecasted to hover above 100 degrees throughout the week, Brookfield has opened three cooling centers in town.

The locations and hours are as follows:

Senior Center

  • Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Address: 100 Pocono Road
  • Phone Number: 203-775-5308

Library

  • Monday & Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Tuesday & Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 
  • Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Address: 182 Whisconier Road
  • Phone Number: 203-775-6241

YMCA

  • Address: 2 Huckleberry Hill Road
  • Phone Number: 203-775-4444

A Message From Gov. Dannel P. Malloy 

“A few simple steps can greatly reduce heat-related issues, especially for the elderly, the very young and people with respiratory ailments who are more susceptible to the effects of high temperatures. Many towns are opening cooling centers across the state. Any resident looking for a place to cool off should call 2-1-1 to find out where their closest cooling center is located.”

Tips To Beat The Heat

What residents should do to protect themselves during periods of extreme heat can be found online at www.ready.gov/heat.


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