CENTER HOURSFOR FEBRUARY 12-14,
2016 -
NEWS AND COMMUNITY
STATEMENT -
(February
11, 2016) - Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin has ordered the opening of the warming
centers in the City of Hartford. The purpose for opening these centers shall be
to provide temporary comfort during regular business hours. Any residents in
need of overnight shelter accommodations are encouraged to call
2-1-1.
"With
temperatures expected to be in the low 20s and high teens, and with high winds
bringing the wind chill factor temperatures to the single digit range, I'm
urging residents to take steps to stay indoors and prepare for extreme cold,"
said Mayor Bronin. "I've ordered the opening of our warming centers, which
provide daytime options for residents. However, if you or anyone you know is in
need of overnight arrangements, please reach out to our partners at
2-1-1." During
severe cold weather, residents should take the following
precautions:
Stay
indoors if possible
If
you must go outside, wear several layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm
clothing rather than one layer of heavy clothing. Wear a hat and change wet
clothes frequently to prevent loss of body heat.
Cover
your mouth with a scarf to protect your lungs.
Watch
for signs of hypothermia: uncontrollable shivering, memory loss, disorientation,
incoherence, slurred speech, drowsiness, and apparent exhaustion
If
symptoms of hypothermia are detected, get the victim to a warm location, remove
wet clothing, warm the center of the body first and give warm, non-alcoholic
beverages if the victim is conscious. Get medical help as soon as
possible
List
of Warming Centers:
South
End Wellness Center, 830 Maple Avenue: Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Parkville
Senior Center, 11 New Park Avenue: Friday 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Hispanic
Health Council, 175 Main Street: Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Hispanic
Senior Center, 45 Wadsworth Street: Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Parker
Memorial, 2621 Main Street: Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Pope
Park, 30 Pope Park Drive: Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The
Hartford Public Library is available for residents and visitors. Below are
hours of operation.
Hartford
Downtown Library, 500 Main Street: Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
and Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Albany
Library Branch, 1250 Albany Avenue: Friday and Saturday 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Barbour
Branch, 281 Barbour Street: Friday and Saturday 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Camp
Field Branch, 30 Campfield Avenue: Friday and Saturday 12:30 p.m. - 5:00
p.m.
Dwight
Branch, 7 New Park Avenue: Friday 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Goodwin,
460 New Britain Avenue: Friday and Saturday 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Mark
Twain Branch, 55 Forest Street: Friday 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00
a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Park
Street Branch, 744 Park Street: Friday 12:30pm - 5:00pm
SAND/Ropkins
Branch, 1750 Main Street: Friday 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
posted by KEVIN BROOKMAN at 2:00 PM on Feb 11, 2016
"MAYOR BRONIN TO OPEN WARMING CENTERS"
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