With the dangerously high heat starting today through Sunday, here is information about cooling centers that are open around the Valley during this time.
Easthampton: Public Safety Complex, 32 Payson Avenue, open from 12noon-8pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Easthampton residents can call 527-4200 ext. 48 to request a ride there. No activities will be offered.
Northampton: Offering cooling centers at the police department, Lilly Library, Forbes Library, and the Senior Center. More details here: https://northamptonma.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=666
Western Mass News also has a list of cooling centers for Chicopee, Easthampton, Granby, Holyoke, Northampton, Pittsfield, South Hadley, and Springfield:
Do you know of any cooling centers not listed here? Please share in the comments below to help keep our friends, family, and neighbors safe during this heatwave.