Community Corner

Cooling Center Opens in Vernon

It is being housed at the Senior Center.

Mayor George F. Apel has announced that a cooling center will be open today and for the rest of the week for Vernon residents at the town’s Senior Center, 26 Park Place.

"Our Office of Emergency Management has been closely monitoring the weather," Apel said. "In anticipation of the high temperatures and excessive humidity forecasted for this week, I have ordered a cooling center opened in our Senior Center for anyone seeking refuge from the extreme heat. As a reminder, other resources are available to help residents cool down such as town lakes and pools, and the Rockville Public Library, as space permits. I also urge residents to take heed of the Red Cross safety tips included with this message."

Apel outlined the following heat-related resources:

Vernon Senior Center/Cooling Center

26 Park Place - FREE

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9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.


Rockville Public Library

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52 Union Street - FREE

10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Library is closed on the weekends during July.


Camp Newhoca (Lake)

Greir Road - FEE APPLIES

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Weekends 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.


Valley Falls Park (Lake)

Valley Falls Road - FEE APPLIES

Sunday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.


Horowitz Pool

Henry Park, South Street - FEE APPLIES

1 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. Monday through Friday. Weekends 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.


Community Pool

375 Hartford Turnpike - FEE APPLIES

1 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. and 7:10 p.m. to 7:50 p.m. Monday through Friday.Weekends 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The American Red Cross has issued the following safety tips for during of times of high heat.

• NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN, PETS IN THE CAR

• Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids. Avoid drinks with caffeine or alcohol.

• Avoid extreme temperature changes.

• Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light-colored clothing.

• Slow down, stay indoors and avoid strenuous exercise during the hottest part of the day.

• Postpone outdoor games and activities.

• Use a buddy system when working in excessive heat. Take frequent breaks if working outdoors.

• Check on those who do not have air conditioning, or who spend time alone .

• Check on animals frequently, and make sure they have plenty of cool water.

• Those without air conditioning should seek relief from the heat during the warmest part of the day at places such as schools, libraries, theaters, malls. For more information visit redcross.org.



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