Andre Baker Jr

The state has activated the Extreme Hot Weather Protocol due to a long-duration heat wave featuring severely hot and humid weather. The protocol is in effect fromnow through at least 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 5th. During this period, temperatures are expected to get progressively warmer each day, with 90+ highs Wednesday through Saturday. Heat peaks Thursday and Friday with highs between 95-100. 

Bridgeport Cooling Centers:

Senior Centers (Open weekdays only)

• Black Rock Senior Center – 2676 Fairfield Avenue, (8:00am- 3:00pm)

• East Side Senior Center – 268 Putnam Street (8:00am- 3:00pm)

• Eisenhower Senior Center – 307 Golden Hill Street, (8:00am-3:00pm)

• Veterans Affairs Center – 20 Thorme Street, (9:00am- 4:30pm)

• Alpha Community Services YMCA – 650 Park Ave (Mon thru Fri – 9:00am-5:00pm; closed on Saturday & Sunday)

GBT Station

• 710 Water Street, Mon- Fri (9:00am- 9:00pm)

Bridgeport Public Library Branches

• Main Branch – 925 Broad Street, Mon & Tues (10:00am- 6:00pm), Wed & Thurs (12:00pm- 8:00pm), Fri & Sat (10:00am- 5:00pm). Sunday (Closed).

• Black Rock Branch – 2705 Fairfield Avenue, Mon & Wed (10:00am- 6:00pm), Tues & Thurs (12:00pm- 8:00pm), Fri & Sat (10:00am- 5:00pm). Sunday (Closed).

• Newfield Branch – 755 Central Avenue, Mon & Tues (10:00am- 6:00pm), Wed & Thurs (12:00pm- 8:00pm), Fri & Sat (10:00am- 5:00pm). Sunday (Closed).

• North Branch – 3455 Madison Avenue, Mon & Wed (10:00am- 6:00pm), Tues & Thurs (12:00pm- 8:00pm), Fri & Sat (10:00am- 5:00pm) Sunday (Closed).

• Beardsley Branch – 2534 East Main Street, Mon & Wed (10:00am- 6:00pm), Tues (12:00pm- 8:00pm), Thurs (10:00am- 8:00pm), Fri & Sat (10:00am- 5:00pm) Sunday (Closed).

Residents who need additional resources, such as overnight sheltering, transportation assistance, or other social services, should call 2-1-1 or visit www.211ct.org for statewide cooling center information.