Hartford, Conn./WTIC Radio - The state's extreme hot weather protocol is set to kick in at noon on Tuesday.
Governor Lamont is taking the action with high temperatures forecasted to reach or exceed 100 degrees later this week.
The protocol allows the most vulnerable populations to receive protection from the heat and utilize services offered by state agencies, municipalities, and others through United Way 211.
“Over the next few days, Connecticut is expected to experience a stretch of very hot and humid conditions, including through the Independence Day weekend, and we want to get the word out that that cooling centers are opening statewide for anyone who needs some relief, especially those who are most vulnerable to these extreme conditions,” Governor Lamont said. “To locate a nearby cooling center, visit www.211ct.org or call 2-1-1.
The protocol is scheduled to run through at least next Sunday.
