Gov. Ned Lamont is advising Connecticut residents, particularly those who are most vulnerable, to take precautions ahead of the extreme temperatures that are forecast to impact the state beginning Friday and lasting through the weekend. The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch for the entire state for Saturday afternoon. Those who are looking for a place to get out of the heat can locate their nearest cooling center by calling 2-1-1. “This will be the first period of extreme heat we’re experiencing so far this summer, and I want to remind everyone – particularly those in the most vulnerable communities – that cooling centers are available and can be located by calling 2-1-1,” Lamont said in a press release. “Everyone should take the necessary precautions as the heat rises over the next several days. A few 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.” Although anyone can suffer from heat-related illness, some people are at greater risk than others, said the press release from the governor’soffice.: · Infants and young children are sensitive to the effects of high […]
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