Emergency Order for Heat Wave
June 30, 2026
City of New London
Cooling Centers, for upcoming predicted Hot/Warm and Oppressive Weather
New London Mayor Michael E. Passero has declared a state of emergency in the City of New London and issued an Executive Order expanding the use of the New London Homeless Hospitality Center property at 730 State Pier Road. In the Executive Order, the Mayor determined that the impending long-duration heat wave would significantly affect the City’s homeless population and would require accommodations, including the use of the Homeless Hospitality Center (HHC) as a daytime cooling shelter between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Further, use of HCC as an overnight cooling shelter will be permitted between 6:00 PM and 8:00 AM during this heat emergency. The maximum number/capacity of the property for these additional hours will be determined by the City’s Building Official and Fire Marshal, in accordance with applicable laws.
Governor Ned Lamont has activated the Extreme Hot Weather Protocol statewide due to unusually high temperatures and extreme heat and humidity forecast over the next few days: today, June 30, 2026, through at least 6:00 PM Sunday, July 5, 2026.
The city, in partnership with the Homeless Hospitality Center, Ledge Light Health District, City Human Services staff, and community members, has established daytime and nighttime cooling centers for those in need at the Homeless Hospitality Center at 730 State Pier Road and The Place for Community Wellbeing (known as The Place) at 74 Garfield Avenue, during the expected dangerous heat wave. Those in need of travel assistance to The Place cooling center can call (860) 912-1429. For additional cooling centers, the public can call #211.
City first responders, the New London Police and Fire Departments, will closely monitor weather conditions and look for those in heat-related distress.
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 changes in temperature.
* People who are overweight may be prone to heat sickness because they tend 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: Stay cool: Keep your body temperature cool to avoid heat-related illness.
Stay in air-conditioned buildings as much as possible. If you must be outdoors, limit it to the morning and evening. Rest often in shady areas to help your body cool down.
Find an air-conditioned shelter. 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 at risk several times a day. Pets that cannot be brought indoors should have ready access to water and shade.
Stay hydrated: Your body loses fluids through sweat during extreme heat.
To avoid dehydration, 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 and other high-sugar liquids. Remind others to drink enough water.
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