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Worcester opening cooling centers Tuesday, Wednesday

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    WORCESTER – Due to forecasted high temperatures Tuesday, July 14th and Wednesday, July 15th, 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.

    Tuesday, July 14th:

    Worcester Senior Center (128 Providence St.): 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    Worcester Public Library – Main Branch (3 Salem Sq.): 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
    YMCA of Central Massachusetts (766 Main St.): 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.

    Wednesday, July 15th:

    Worcester Senior Center (128 Providence St.): 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    Worcester Public Library – Main Branch (3 Salem Sq.): 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
    YMCA of Central Massachusetts (766 Main St.): 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.

    All facilities are accessible via the Worcester Regional Transit Authority, which continues to provide fare-free service. The WRTA also provides curb-to-curb ADA transportation. For information on bus routes, ADA transportation and travel training, please call the WRTA 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.

     

    Centros de enfriamiento abren martes y miércoles

    WORCESTER – Debido a las altas temperaturas pronosticadas para el martes 14 y el miércoles 15 de julio, 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.

    Martes, July 14:

    Worcester Senior Center (128 Providence St.): 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    Worcester Public Library – Main Branch (3 Salem Sq.): 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
    YMCA of Central Massachusetts (766 Main St.): 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.

    Miércoles, July 15:

    Worcester Senior Center (128 Providence St.): 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    Worcester Public Library – Main Branch (3 Salem Sq.): 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
    YMCA of Central Massachusetts (766 Main St.): 8:30 a.m. – 8 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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