With the potential for triple-digit heat Thursday, the City has established three cooling centers where individuals can seek refuge from the extreme heat. The hours and locations through Saturday are as follows:
Greenfield Public Library 402 Main St. |
Elm Terrace Community Room 1 Elm Terr. |
John Zon Community Center 35 Pleasant St. |
Wed. 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thu.-Fri. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
Wed. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thu. 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
Wed.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
Individuals can also find cooling centers in other communities by calling 211.
Everyone is urged to take steps to prevent heat-related illnesses and injuries including:
The swimming area at the Green River Swimming and Recreation Area remains closed until further notice due to the presence of cryptosporidium and giardia in the water. Results from the latest round of testing confirm the continued presence of the parasites, after they were found last week. The recreation area remains open for non-swimming activities.
Out of an abundance of caution, the City has also tested its drinking water system for cryptosporidium and giardia. These tests have come back negative