Beating the Heat, Celebrating Pride, and Move Over Law

June 21, 2024

We still have to deal with a couple more days of dangerously high heat across our state. Please keep scrolling for a list of cooling centers in Wilton, New Canaan, and Ridgefield and for tips on how to stay safe during this oppressive weather.

I would like to remind everyone to use caution when you are behind the wheel. The state's move over law is one of the strongest in the country. I'll break down what a driver is legally supposed to do if they see a car along the side of the highway.

Here are the sections in today's email:

  • Hot Weather Protocol
  • Celebrating PRIDE Month
  • Move Over Law
 
Hot Weather Protocol
With temperatures soaring, Connecticut's emergency hot weather protocol remains in effect through Sunday at 12 P.M.
 
Please stay hydrated, seek shade or air-conditioned spaces, and check on vulnerable neighbors and loved ones. Let's stay safe and cool together.

Call 2-1-1 or visit 211ct.org if you do not have air conditioning or a cool place to stay. The following facilities are serving as cooling centers this week:

  • Wilton: Comstock Community Center from 8:30 A.M. – 8 P.M. on Friday
  • New Canaan: New Canaan Library from 9 A.M. – 5 P.M. on Friday & 10 A.M. – 5 P.M. on Saturday
  • New Canaan: Lapham Community Center from 8:30 A.M. – 2 P.M. on Friday
  • Ridgefield: Ridgefield Recreational Center from 10 A.M. – 6 P.M. on Friday
 
Celebrating PRIDE Month
Proud to call Connecticut a leader in LGBTQ+ rights! Our state stands strong in advocating for equality, acceptance, and love for all. Together, we're building a more inclusive and just society.
 
Move Over Law
Spread the word and save lives!
 
Connecticut's Move Over law (Sec. 14-283b) requires all drivers on a highway of two lanes or more in one direction to slow down to a reasonable level below the speed limit and, if safe to do so, move over one lane not only for emergency responders and tow drivers, but for any vehicle along the side of the road. If a driver is unable to move over a lane, they are required to slow down and proceed with caution.