Heat Wave and Cooling Centers – Week of June 17, 2024
The National Weather Service has declared a heat advisory from noon to 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 18, and an excessive heat watch from noon, Wednesday, June 19, through 7 p.m., Friday, June 21. Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during these dangerously hot conditions.
The centers are open to anyone who needs a cool place during the heatwave. They will be open as follows:
Tuesday, June 18: Division of Community Care community room, 1 Roundhouse Plaza, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Forbes Library, 20 West St., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Manna Community Center, 48 Elm St., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Wednesday, June 19: Manna Community Center, 48 Elm St., 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursday, June 20: Division of Community Care community room, 1 Roundhouse Plaza, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Forbes Library, 20 West St., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Lilly Library, 19 Meadow St., Florence, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Manna Community Center, 48 Elm St., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Friday, June 21: Division of Community Care community room, 1 Roundhouse Plaza, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Forbes Library, 20 West St., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Also, the Northampton Police Department lobby, 29 Center St. is available 24/7 during the week.