The City of New Haven’s Extreme Hot Protocols are activated when there is high heat and humidity with temperatures above 90 degrees for an extended period of time (2 to 3 days or more), consistent with the State of Connecticut’s Extreme Hot Weather Protocol. The most recent announcements from the Office of the Governor can be found here.

When Extreme Hot Protocols are activated, all city libraries and senior centers are opened as cooling centers during their normal business hours. For locations and additional information on the City of New Haven’s cooling centers, please visit here or call 2-1-1. 

In addition, splash pads hours are expanded to 10AM - 8PM. To find a splash pad near you, please visit here.  

Any heat-related emergencies should be reported to 9-1-1.

Extreme Heat Planning Timeline

Heat Conditions can be monitored at:

• HEAT.gov
• NWS HeatRisk Tool

Air Quality can me monitored at:

• NWS Air Quality Forecast Guidance
• EPA Air Quality Webpage

Educational, safety, and preparedness resources can be found at:

• Ready.gov Heat Safety
• NIHHIS National Extreme Heat Vulnerability Index Tool
• NIHHIS Heat and Health Tracker
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Heat and Car Safety
• Don't Fry Day: Safety Tips