[CT-NFB] Fwd: Governor Lamont Activates Connecticut’s Extreme Hot Weather Protocol Beginning Wednesday Afternoon
Mary Silverberg
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Wed Jul 5 17:30:25 UTC 2023
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From: Governor Ned Lamont <lamont.news at ct.gov>
Date: Wed, Jul 5, 2023 at 11:51 AM
Subject: Governor Lamont Activates Connecticut’s Extreme Hot Weather
Protocol Beginning Wednesday Afternoon
To: Mary Silverberg <marysilverfox at gmail.com>
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Governor Lamont Activates Connecticut’s Extreme Hot Weather Protocol
Beginning Wednesday Afternoon
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Posted on July 5, 2023
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that due to a weather
forecast indicating that temperatures over the next several days are
expected to be very hot and humid, he is directing Connecticut’s extreme
hot weather protocol to be activated effective at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
July 5, 2023, and continuing through 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 7, 2023.
This is the first time this season that the protocol has been enacted. Its
purpose is to ensure that the most vulnerable populations receive
protection from the hot conditions. While enacted, a system is set up for
state agencies, municipalities, and other partners to coordinate with
United Way 2-1-1 to make sure that information regarding cooling centers is
available statewide, providing a location to get some relief from the hot
conditions.
Governor Lamont is advising Connecticut residents, particularly those who
are most vulnerable, to take precautions ahead of the high temperatures.
Cooling centers are opening statewide. Anyone in need of a place to get out
of the heat can locate their nearest cooling center by calling 2-1-1 or
viewing the list online at 211ct.org
<https://officeofthegovernor.cmail19.com/t/j-l-ektdrkk-tuhktkddhi-u/>.
“We want to remind everyone – particularly those in the most vulnerable
communities – that cooling centers are available and can be located by
calling 2-1-1 or visiting 211ct.org
<https://officeofthegovernor.cmail19.com/t/j-l-ektdrkk-tuhktkddhi-o/>,”
*Governor
Lamont said*. “Everyone should take the necessary precautions as the heat
rises over the next several days. A few steps can greatly reduce
heat-related issues, especially for the elderly, the very young, and people
with respiratory ailments who are more susceptible to the effects of high
temperatures.”
The following actions are implemented while Connecticut’s extreme hot
weather protocol is enacted:
- The Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public
Protection’s Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security uses
its WebEOC communications network, which is an internet-based system that
enables local, regional, and state emergency management officials and first
responders to share up-to-date information about a variety of situations
and conditions.
- Municipalities and other partners submit information on the opening of
cooling centers into the WebEOC, providing a real-time database on the
availability of these locations statewide. United Way 2-1-1 uses the system
to act as a clearinghouse to assist residents in locating a cooling center.
- Regional coordinators from the Division of Emergency Management and
Homeland Security monitor WebEOC in order to respond to any requests from
municipalities for state assistance.
- The energy utility companies provide the state with regular updates
regarding the impact of the weather conditions on their respective
utilities throughout the duration of the protocol.
Although anyone can suffer from heat-related illness, some people are at
greater risk than others:
- Infants and young children are sensitive to the effects of high
temperatures and rely on others to regulate their environments and provide
adequate liquids.
- People 65 years of age or older may not compensate for heat stress
efficiently and are less likely to sense and respond to change in
temperature.
- People who are overweight may be prone to heat sickness because of
their tendency to retain more body heat.
- People who overexert during work or exercise may become dehydrated and
susceptible to heat sickness.
- People who are physically ill, especially those with heart disease or
high blood pressure, or who take certain medications, such as for
depression, insomnia, or poor circulation, may be affected by extreme heat.
Some prevention tips to stay safe in extreme heat include:
- Keep your body temperature cool to avoid heat-related illness.
- Stay in air-conditioned buildings as much as possible. If you must be
outdoors, try to limit your outdoor activity to the morning and evening.
Try to rest often in shady areas so that your body has a chance to cool off.
- Find an air-conditioned shelter. (Call 2-1-1 for a list of cooling
centers.) Do not rely on a fan as your primary cooling device.
- Avoid direct sunlight.
- Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing.
- Take cool showers or baths.
- Check on those most at-risk several times a day.
- Pets that cannot be brought indoors should be provided ready access to
water and shade to keep them cool.
- Never leave pets inside of parked vehicles because temperatures can
soar to life-threatening levels within minutes.
Everyone is also reminded to stay hydrated during periods extreme heat.
Because bodies lose fluid through sweat, dehydration is common while
experiencing very high temperatures. It is strongly encouraged to:
- Drink more water than usual.
- Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink more fluids.
- Drink two to four cups of water every hour while working or exercising
outside.
- Avoid alcohol or liquids containing high amounts of sugar.
- Remind others to drink enough water.
Due to the ongoing Canadian wildfires, Governor Lamont is also encouraging
residents to sign up to receive daily air quality forecasts by
visiting the Department
of Energy and Environmental Protection’s website
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visit AirNow.gov
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view the latest nearby air quality information.
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