Bristol-Warren Open 3 Cooling Centers To Help Residents Beat The Heat

BRISTOL-WARREN, RI — Rhode Island is expected to experience a heatwave this week, and to help residents get some relief, Bristol and Warren opened cooling centers.

Bristol will have cooling centers at the Roger's Free Library and the Quinita-Gamelin Recreation Center. In Warren, you can go to Andreozzi Hall to beat the heat.

Hours for the cooling centers can be found below:

• Roger's Free Library: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday
• Quinta-Gamelin Recreation Center: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday
• Andreozzi Hall: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday.

The Rhode Island Department of Help offered the following advice for times of extreme heat:

• Stay out of the direct sun.
• Try to stay in shaded areas.
• Pace yourself when you exercise.
• Schedule outdoor events early in the morning, when it is cooler and the air quality is better.
• Wear light-colored and light-weight clothing.
• Wear a hat with a brim and wear sunscreen for protection. Drink plenty of water and avoid alcohol and caffeine.
• Use air conditioning or fans, windows, and shades or curtains to keep your house cool.
• Take cool showers or baths. Avoid cooking hot food indoors when the day is at its hottest.
• Drink plenty of water and avoid alcohol and caffeine.
• Never leave a child, pet, or older adults in an unattended car during periods of extreme heat.