Providence Residents Urged to Exercise Caution Ahead of Extreme Heat Conditions
August 27, 2018
Providence, RI– Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza and Emergency Management Director Kevin Kugel are warning residents to take precautions with extreme heat temperatures forecasted for Tuesday and Wednesday. During extreme temperatures, heat related illnesses are possible with prolonged outdoor exposure and strenuous activity and the effects are cumulative over consecutive days. The elderly, youth and sick are especially vulnerable to high heat conditions. The City and PEMA are providing extreme heat tips and locations and schedules of Providence Cooling Centers and water parks.
EXTREME HEAT TIPS:
- Stay indoors as much as possible and limit exposure to the sun.
- Drink plenty of water, even if you do not feel thirsty; avoid drinks with caffeine.
- Limit your outdoor activities to the evening hours if possible.
- Wear loose fitting clothing that is light in color; wear brimmed hats and sunscreen SPF 15 or higher.
- Use a buddy system when working outdoors.
- Check on your neighbors, especially the elderly and people with special needs.
- Do not leave children or pets in cars.
- Do not open fire hydrants to cool down, it is against the law; report any open fire hydrant to the fire department.
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of heat-related emergencies.
Other helpful tips can be found at https://www.providenceri.gov/pema/extreme-heat/.
COOLING CENTERS:
Federal Hill House
9 Courtland Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02909
401-421-4722
Monday – Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm
Silver Lake Annex Multi-Purpose
Community Center
529 Plainfield Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02909
401-944-8300
Monday – Friday 6:30am-5:00pm
Davinci Center for Community Progress
470 Charles Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02904
401-272-7474
Monday – Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
West End Community Center
109 Bucklin Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02907
401-781-4242
Monday – Friday 6:30am to 5:30pm
Crossroads RI
160 Broad Street
Providence, RI 02903
401-521-2255
Thursday: 24/7
Friday: 24/7
Saturday: 24/7
Providence Rescue Mission
627 Cranston Street #1
Providence, RI 02907
401-274-8861
Thursday: 24/7
Friday: 24/7
Saturday: 24/7
LIBRARY BRANCHES:
Residents may also seek shelter at the Providence Public Library or the following Providence Community Library Branches:
Providence Public Library
150 Empire Street
401-331-0390
Monday: 12:30pm to 8:30pm
Tuesday: 9:30am to 5:30pm
Wednesday –Friday: 12:30pm to 5:30pm
Fox Point Library
90 Ives Street
401-331-0390
Monday 9:00am to 5:30pm
Tuesday 1:00pm to 8:00pm
Wednesday – Friday 1:00pm to 6:00pm
Mt. Pleasant Library
315 Academy Avenue
401-272-0106
Monday – Tuesday 1:00pm to 9:00pm
Wednesday 12:00pm to 6:00pm
Thursday 9:30am to 6:00pm
Friday – Saturday 1:00pm to 6:00pm
Olneyville Library
1 Olneyville Square
401-421-4084
Monday 1:00pm to 6:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am to 5:30pm
Wednesday 1:00pm to 8:00pm
Thursday – Friday 1:00pm to 6:00pm
Rochambeau Library
708 Hope Street
401-272-3780
Monday 1:00pm to 8:45pm
Tuesday – Wednesday 9:30am to 5:45pm
Thursday 1:00pm to 8:45pm
Friday – Saturday 1:00pm to 5:45pm
Smith Hill Library
31 Candace Street
401-331-0390
Monday – Tuesday 1:00pm to 6:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am to 8:00pm
Thursday 9:00am to 5:30pm
Friday 1:00pm to 6:00pm
South Providence Library
441 Prairie Avenue
401-467-2619
Monday 1:00pm to 6:00pm
Tuesday 1:00pm to 8:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am to 5:30pm
Thursday – Friday 1:00pm to 6:00pm
Wanskuck Library
233 Veazie Street
401-274-4145
Monday 9:00am to 5:30pm
Tuesday – Wednesday 1:00pm to 6:00pm
Thursday 1:00pm to 8:00pm
Friday 1:00pm to 6:00pm
Washington Park Library
1316 Broad Street
401-781-3148
Monday 9:00am to 5:30pm
Tuesday – Wednesday 1:00pm to 6:00pm
Thursday 1:00pm to 8:00pm
Friday 1:00pm to 6:00pm
WATERPARKS
Providence water parks are open from 12:00PM to 7:00PM, Monday through Saturday.
- Al Carrington Water Park – at Richardson Park, 64 Richardson Street, corner of Richardson Street & Prairie Ave)
- Billy Taylor Water Park, 124 Camp Street, off Cypress Street
- Chad Brown Water Park, Chad Brown Street
- Sackett Street Water Park, 110 Sackett Street, across from Sackett Street Recreation Center
- Harriet and Sayles Water Park, 375 Sayles Street, corner of Harriet Street and Sayles Street
- General Street Water Park, 11 West Drive, off Admiral Street
- George West Water Park, 1266 Chalkstone Avenue, corner of Chalkstone and Mount Pleasant Avenue
- Fargnoli Water Park, 945 Smith Street, close to Academy Avenue
- Fox Point Water Park – at Cabral Park, 505 Wickenden Street, next to Vartan Gregorian School
- Neutaconkanut Recreation Center Water Park, 675 Plainfield Street, near Killingly Street
- Wallace Street Park, 1 Wallace Street
- Pastore Park, corner of Knight Street and Tell Street
- Joslin Recreation Center, 17 Hyatt Street