News Flash

TIPS TO STAYING COOL IN THE HEAT

The Trumbull Health Department is asking residents to stay cool by following these suggested tips:

• Stay hydrated: Drink a lot of water and avoid drinks with caffeine or alcohol.
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• Wear loose-fitting, lightweight and light-colored clothing.
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• If you must work outdoors, take frequent breaks.
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• Avoid extreme temperature changes.
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• Leave curtains closed during the daytime to slow the penetration of heat into the home.
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• Remember to check on elderly neighbors.
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• Stay in an air conditioned room or consider staying with a friend who has air conditioning or use one of the public cooling centers available in town.
     
      Cooling Centers:
     
      Trumbull Library                               33 Quality Street                    Phone: (203) 452-5197    
      Mon - Thu  9AM - 8PM                                                          Fri - Sat 9AM - 5PM
     
      Fairchild Library                             1718 Huntington Tpke       Phone:(203) 452-5196    
      Mon, Wed 10AM - 8PM                                    Tue, Thu 10AM - 5PM                                                Sat 10AM-2PM                         CLOSED on Friday & Sunday
     
      Westfield Trumbull Mall   5065 Main Street                Phone: (203) 372-4500    
      Mon - Sat 10AM - 9PM                              Sun 11AM - 6PM
     
      Hawley Lane Plaza                       100 Hawley Lane    
      Mon - Sat 10AM - 9PM                              Sun 11AM - 6PM
     
      Trumbull Senior Center                              23 Priscilla Place              Phone: (203) 452-5199    
      Mon - Fri 9AM - 4PM