With temperatures rising to near 90, hazy skies and moderate humidity, the City of Springfield is opening eight Cooling Centers throughout the city.
The Indian Orchard Community Center at Myrtle Street Park
117 Main St., Springfield, MA 01151
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
South End Community Center
99 Marble St., Springfield, MA 01105
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Raymond A. Jordan Senior Center
1476 Roosevelt Ave, Springfield, MA 01109
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m..
Senior Center in the North End at Kenefick Park
310 Plainfield St., Springfield, MA 01107
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Mason Square Library Community Room
765 State Street, Springfield, MA 01109
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Hungry Hill Senior Center
773 Liberty Street, Springfield, MA 01104
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Clodo Concepcion (Greenleaf) Community Center
1187 ½ Parker St., Springfield, MA 01129
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Forest Park Library
380 Belmont Avenue Springfield, MA 01108
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
HHS Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris states, “Heat stress is a serious condition that poses a health threat to many people, particularly the elderly. Preventive measures should be taken in order to avoid heat stress including staying out of the sun and drinking plenty of water. I encourage residents to take advantage of our cooling centers and to please check in on your family and neighbors, especially the older folks in our community.”
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