---------- Original Message ---------- From: Lee Gianetti <lgianetti@cambridgema.gov> To: info@portersquare.net Date: 06/28/2021 12:01 PM Subject: City of Cambridge Opens Cooling Center and Other Locations for Residents to Cool Off

City of Cambridge

Contact: Lee Gianetti, Director of Communications & Community Relations lgianetti@cambridgema.gov mailto:lgianetti@cambridgema.gov

For Immediate Release

City of Cambridge Opens Cooling Center and Other Locations for Residents to Cool Off

Cambridge, MA, June 28, 2021 -- To provide opportunities for residents to stay out of the extreme heat this week, the City of Cambridge is opening a cooling center and welcoming people to come cool down in certain city buildings. Locations such as CambridgeSide http://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=iNz98fGjAij26T-2FVbfVb9... and local movie theaters are also all good places to cool off. Additionally, Gold Star Pool http://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=iNz98fGjAij26T-2FVbfVb9... is open to residents (Monday through Friday from 3-7 p.m. and on weekends and holidays from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.), and waterplay features http://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=iNz98fGjAij26T-2FVbfVb9... across the city are operational.

Citywide Cooling Center Open June 28-30, 2021:

On Monday, June 28, the City of Cambridge will open a cooling center in the Field House at the War Memorial Recreation Center located at 1640 Cambridge Street. The cooling center will be open from 12-6 p.m. on Monday and from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Cambridge residents looking to utilize the cooling center can enter the facility via the walkway between the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School's Arts building and the Main Library (door 20). The cooling center is open to residents of all ages. Individuals coming to the cooling center should remember to bring any required medications.

Cambridge Public Libraries:

Cambridge Public Library branches will be open to the public for services and as a place for residents to cool off. Hours of operation are:

 

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Main Library

9a.m.-5p.m.

9a.m.-9p.m.

9a.m.-9p.m.

9a.m.-5p.m.

9a.m.-5p.m.

9a.m.-5p.m.

Boudreau

10a.m.-6p.m.

Closed

10a.m.-6p.m.

Closed

10a.m.-6p.m.

Closed

Central Square

10a.m.-6p.m.

10a.m.-9p.m.

10a.m.-6p.m.

 

10a.m.-9p.m

10a.m.-6p.m.

Closed

Collins

10a.m.-6p.m.

10a.m.-6p.m.

Closed

Closed

10a.m.-6p.m.

Closed

O’Connell*

10a.m.-6p.m.

Closed

Closed

10a.m.-8p.m.

10a.m.-6p.m

Closed

O’Neill

10a.m.-8p.m.

Closed

10a.m.-8p.m.

10a.m.-6p.m.

 

10a.m.-6p.m.

Closed

Valente

10a.m.-8p.m.

10a.m.-6p.m

10a.m.-8p.m.

10a.m.-6p.m

Closed

Closed

Cambridge Citywide Senior Center:

The Cambridge Citywide Senior Center located at 806 Massachusetts Avenue in Central Square, will be open to seniors from 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. on Monday and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday. General questions can be directed to the Council on Aging's main line: 617-349-6220.

Homeless Safety:

Extreme temperatures pose a severe risk to the safety and health of people remaining outdoors. If you are concerned about yourself or someone you see on the street, please contact the FirstStep Street Outreach team at 617-592-6895 or call 911 if it is a medical emergency.

Cambridge Police vehicles have coolers of cold bottles of water, and officers on patrol will distribute water to any residents in the community who are in need.

Call 911 in an Emergency (Heat Stroke):

Signs of heat stroke include a body temperature over 103 degrees; hot, red, dry, or moist skin; a rapid and strong pulse; and possible unconsciousness. If someone is showing signs of heat stroke, call 911 immediately. While waiting for help to arrive, move the person into a cool area, help cool them down with wet towels or a cool bath, and do not give them fluids.

Some medications can impact the body's ability to regulate heat and thus place those who take them at more risk for heat-related issues. View list of common Medications that can impair thermoregulation http://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=iNz98fGjAij26T-2FVbfVb9... .

For more information and tips on how to stay healthy and safe during hot weather and extreme heat, visit: https://www.cambridgema.gov/news/2021/06/extremeheatinformation http://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=iNz98fGjAij26T-2FVbfVb9... .

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