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WORCESTER – Due to a forecasted high heat index and a declared heat advisory for Friday, August 7th and Saturday, August 8th, the City of Worcester is activating cooling centers for residents.
Below are the schedule of hours and locations. Each facility will have supplies of water on hand for distribution.
Friday, August 7th:
Worcester Senior Center (128 Providence St.): 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Worcester Public Library – Main Branch (3 Salem Sq.): 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Worcester 311 (799 Main St.): 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, August 8th:
Worcester Public Library – Main Branch (3 Salem Sq.): 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Worcester 311 (799 Main St.): 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
All facilities are accessible via the W.R.T.A., which continues to provide fare-free service. The W.R.T.A. also provides curb-to-curb A.D.A. transportation. For information on bus routes, ADA transportation and travel training, please call the W.R.T.A. at 508-791-9782.
City officials remind residents that prolonged exposure to high temperatures and humidity impacts the body’s natural cooling systems and can lead to elevated body temperature and risk of illness. Residents are advised to limit strenuous physical activity, stay hydrated, and check on neighbors. For more info, visit the City’s Summer Safety webpage.
WORCESTER – Debido al índice a calor alto y el aviso de calor declarado para el viernes 7 y el sábado 8 de agosto, la ciudad de Worcester habilitará centros de enfriamiento para los residentes.
Abajo están los horarios y lugares. Cada centro tendrá suministros de agua disponibles para su distribución.
Viernes, Agosto 7:
Worcester Senior Center (128 Providence St.): 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Worcester Public Library – Main Branch (3 Salem Sq.): 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Worcester 311 (799 Main St.): 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sábado, Agosto 8:
Worcester Public Library – Main Branch (3 Salem Sq.): 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Worcester 311 (799 Main St.): 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Se puede acceder a todos los centros por medio de la Autoridad de Tránsito Regional de Worcester (Worcester Regional Transit Authority, WRTA), que continúa prestando un servicio gratuito. La WRTA también da transporte ADA de acera a acera. Para obtener información de rutas de autobús, transporte ADA y capacitación para viajes, llame a la WRTA al 508-791-9782.
Los representantes de la ciudad recuerdan a los residentes que la exposición prolongada a altas temperaturas y humedad afecta los sistemas de enfriamiento natural del cuerpo y puede provocar una temperatura corporal elevada y el riesgo de una enfermedad. Se recomienda a los residentes que limiten la actividad física vigorosa, se mantengan hidratados y preocupen por sus vecinos. Para obtener más información, visite la página web de seguridad de verano de la ciudad.
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