Extreme Heat Warning Issued, Milford Opens Cooling Centers

MILFORD, CT — Due to the extreme heat, the state is enacting its protocol beginning Tuesday and remaining in effect until Friday.

Milford will have cooling centers available during that time.

Below is a statement from the Milford Fire Department:

Governor Ned Lamont announced that due to a weather forecast indicating that Connecticut will experience a multi-day stretch of exceptionally hot and humid conditions, he is directing Connecticut’s Extreme Hot Weather Protocol to be activated effective at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, and remaining in effect through at least 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 18, 2025.

Cooling centers will be available throughout the state. Anyone in need of a place to get out of the heat can locate their nearest cooling center by viewing the list that will be published online at 211ct.org or calling 2-1-1.

The following are designated Cooling Centers and hours of operation in Milford.

Beth-El Cooling Center Hours
90 New Haven Avenue

Each day in the Community Kitchen from the hours of 8 am until the end of dinner meal service (around 6 or 7 pm).

Milford Public Library Hours
57 New Haven Avenue:

Monday: 10 am - 5 pm

Tuesday: 10 am - 8 :30 pm

Wednesday: 10 am - 8:30 pm

Thursday: 10 am - 8:30 pm

Friday: 1 pm - 5 pm

Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm

Sunday: CLOSED

Senior Center Hours
9 Jepson Drive

Regular Cooling: Monday- Friday 9 AM – 4 PM

Governor/ City Declared Cooling: Mon- Fri 8:30 AM – 5 PM