Orange CT Emergency Management

10/01/2026

07/14/2026

GOVERNOR LAMONT ACTIVATES EXTREME HOT WEATHER PROTOCOL FROM TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
11:00 a.m. July 14th through 5:00 p.m. July 16, 2026

Cooling Centers Will Open and Can be Located by Visiting www.211ct.org or Calling 2-1-1

Some prevention tips to stay safe in extreme heat include:

• Keep your body temperature cool to avoid heat-related illness.
• Stay in air-conditioned buildings as much as possible. If you must be outdoors, try to limit your outdoor activity to the morning and evening. Try to rest often in shady areas so that your body has a chance to cool off.
• Find an air-conditioned location. (Call 2-1-1 for a list of cooling centers.) Do not rely on a fan as your primary cooling device.
• Avoid direct sunlight.
• Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing.
• Take cool showers or baths.
• Check on those most at-risk several times a day.
• Pets that cannot be brought indoors should be provided ready access to water and shade to keep them cool.
• Never leave pets inside of parked vehicles because temperatures can soar to life-threatening levels within minutes.

Everyone is also reminded to stay hydrated during periods of extreme heat. As we lose fluid through sweat, dehydration is common during very high temperatures. It is strongly encouraged to:

• Drink more water than usual.
• Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink more fluids.
• Drink two to four cups of water every hour while working or exercising outside.
• Avoid alcohol or liquids containing high amounts of sugar.
• Remind others to drink enough water.

To subscribe to emergency alerts through the state’s CT Alert notification system, visit ct.gov/ctalert.

06/30/2026

Extreme heat warning issued Wednesday to Saturday, Governor Activates Extreme Hot weather protocol. Please take appropriate precautions.

02/06/2026

Update 02/06/2026: Extreme Cold and Snow Forecast