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On the recordJune 30, 2026
Over the next few days, Connecticut is expected to experience a stretch of very hot and humid conditions, including through the Independence Day weekend, and we want to get the word out that that cooling centers are opening statewide for anyone who needs some relief, especially those who are most vulnerable to these extreme conditions.
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Ned Lamont
Democratic · Connecticut

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Governor Lamont discusses cooling centers during heat wave.

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