Cooling Centers Open Across Multiple US Regions Amid Extreme Heat

Multiple communities across the United States are opening cooling centers to provide relief from extreme heat and dangerous humidity levels. In Branford, Connecticut, cooling centers operate through Wednesday offering residents air-conditioned spaces and advice on staying hydrated and avoiding heat-related illnesses. Knox County, Illinois, warns of heat indices up to 110 degrees with cooling centers available and emphasizes precautions such as wearing light clothing and avoiding strenuous activities during peak heat. Metro Atlanta and Gilmer County, Georgia, have also activated cooling centers with specific locations and hours to assist residents, though some centers do not permit pets. Memphis, Tennessee, reopened an emergency cooling center providing temporary relief primarily to the homeless population, supplemented by shelter services. Authorities across these regions urge residents to stay hydrated, avoid alcohol, monitor vulnerable populations, and seek immediate medical help if heat illness symptoms occur.