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Connecticut Declares Heat Emergency, Opens Statewide Cooling Centers

6/30/2026

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani declared a citywide heat emergency and deployed mobile COOL vans.
Governor Ned Lamont activated Connecticut’s extreme hot weather protocol, opening cooling centers statewide.
The National Weather Service issued extreme heat watches for the tri-state area, warning of triple-digit heat-index values through Friday.
Officials advise residents to stay in air-conditioned spaces, hydrate frequently and check on seniors, children and pets.

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani declared a citywide heat emergency and deployed mobile COOL vans.
Governor Ned Lamont activated Connecticut’s extreme hot weather protocol, opening cooling centers statewide.
The National Weather Service issued extreme heat watches for the tri-state area, warning of triple-digit heat-index values through Friday.
Officials advise residents to stay in air-conditioned spaces, hydrate frequently and check on seniors, children and pets.