City of Worcester, MA

Cooling Centers Open Thursday and Friday, Water Available

For Immediate Release: 8/1/2024 11:36 am

WORCESTER, Mass. – Due to a high heat index Thursday and Friday, the City of Worcester is activating several cooling centers for residents.
Below is a schedule of hours and locations. Each facility will have supplies of water on hand for distribution.

Thursday, Aug. 1

• Worcester Public Library (Main Branch) – 3 Salem Square | 12 (noon) – 5:30 p.m.
• Worcester Public Library (Frances Perkins Branch) – 470 West Boylston St. | 12 (noon) – 8:30 p.m.
• Worcester Senior Center – 128 Providence St. | 12 (noon) – 4:30 p.m.
• Worcester 311 Customer Service Center – 799 Main St. | 12 (noon) – 7 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 2

• Worcester Public Library (Main Branch) – 3 Salem Square | 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Worcester Public Library (Frances Perkins Branch) – 470 West Boylston St. |10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• Worcester Senior Center – 128 Providence St. | 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Worcester 311 Customer Service Center – 799 Main St. | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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 impact 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.