Heat Can Cause Serious Illness

Heat illnesses can be deadly. On very hot days, sometimes your body temperature control systems can't keep up and your body temperature can get dangerously high. This makes you at greater risk for serious heat illnesses, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency. Dial 9-1-1 or get immediate medical help if you are concerned about your health or someone else's health when it's hot outside.

Find Somewhere to Cool off This Summer

Use the map below to find somewhere to take a break in air conditioning or splash in cool water. Please call the site before you go to confirm it is open and if there are entry fees. If you're going to a lake or pond, be sure to look for cyanobacteria blooms before going in the water. If you need more help finding or getting to a cooling site, please call 2-1-1. Swimming holes are typically not displayed on this map, but they may provide a safe option when following these water safety tips

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County Maps of Cooling Sites

Note that Chittenden County does not include cooling sites in Burlington. There is a separate map for the City of Burlington below.

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City/Town Maps of Cooling Sites

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List of Cooling Sites by Town

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TownLocationAddressPhoneType
AddisonD.A.R. State Park Campground6750 VT-17 W802-759-2354Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
AlbanyAlbany Public Library830 Main St802-755-6107Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
AlburghAlburg Dunes State Park151 Coon Point Rd802-796-4170Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
AlburghAlburgh Fire Station60 Firehouse Rd802-769-3402Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
AlburghAlburgh Public Library128 S Main St802-796-6077Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
ArlingtonArlington Recreation ParkRecreation Park Rd802-375-2332Free recreation sites with water access
ArlingtonArlington Town Office3828 VT-7A802-379-9916Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
ArlingtonMartha Canfield Memorial Free Library528 East Arlington Rd802-375-6153Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
AscutneyMartin Memorial Hall5259 US-5802-674-2626Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
AscutneyWeathersfield Proctor Library5181 US-5802-674-2863Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
BakersfieldH.F. Brigham Library104 Main St N802-827-4414Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
BarnardSilver Lake State Park20 State Park Beach Rd802-234-9451Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
BarnetBarnet Fire & Rescue Department151 Bimson Dr802-633-3800Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
BarnetBarnet Public Library147 Church St802-633-4436Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
BarnetChurch Street Meetinghouse100 Church Street802-633-2359Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
BarnetHarvey's Lake Beach95 Harvey Mountain Rd802-633-4921Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
BarreAldrich Library6 Washington St802-476-7550Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
BarreB.O.R. Arena25 Auditorium Hl Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
BarreBarre City Hall6 N Main St802-476-0242Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
BarreBarre Municipal Swimming Pool59 Parkside Terrace802-476-0257Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
BarreFaith Community Church30 Jones Brothers Way802-476-8288Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
BartonBarton Public Library100 Church St802-525-6524Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
BartonCrystal Lake State Park96 Bellwater Ave802-525-6205Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
Barton VillagePageant Park Camping AreaPageant Park Rd802-525-4747Free recreation sites with water access
Bellows FallsBellows Falls Playground And Pool / Rockingham Recreation Center10 Playground Rd802-463-9732Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
Bellows FallsRockingham Free Public Library65 Westminster St802-463-4270Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
Bellows FallsSaxtons River Recreation Area75 Pleasant Valley Rd802-463-3964Free recreation sites with water access
BelmontStar Lake Beach37 Lake St802-259-2391Free recreation sites with water access
BenningtonBennington Free Library101 Silver St802-442-9051Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
BenningtonBennington Senior Center124 Pleasant St802-442-1052Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
BenningtonSplash Pad109 North St802-442-1037Free recreation sites with water access
BenningtonWoodford State Park142 State Park Rd802-447-7169Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
BethelBethel Public Library106 Main St802-234-9107Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
BethelBethel Recreation Center & Pool115 Pleasant St802-234-5118 / 802-234-9340Recreation sites with water access that may or may not charge an entry fee
BethelPeavine Park777 Peavine Blvd802-234-9340Free recreation sites with water access
BomoseenCrystal Beach3727 VT-30 N802-273-2424Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
BondvilleWinhall Memorial Library2 Lower Taylor Hill Rd802-297-9741Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
BradfordBradford Public Library21 S Main St802-222-4536Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
BradfordOrange East Senior Center176 Waits River Rd802-222-4782Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
BrandonAmerican Legion Post 55550 Franklin St802-247-3300Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
BrandonBrandon Free Public Library1 Conant Square (temporary space)802-247-8230Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
BrandonBrandon United Methodist Church1 Franklin St802-282-7532Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
BrattleboroBrattleboro Senior Center207 Main St802-257-7570Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
BrattleboroBrattleboro Union High School131 Fairground Rd Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
BrattleboroBrooks Memorial Library224 Main St802-254-5290Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
BrattleboroCentral Fire Station103 Elliot St802-254-4831Indoor cooling site - open during special hours
BrattleboroLiving Memorial Park61 Guilford St802-254-5808Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
BrattleboroWest Brattleboro Fire Station16 South St802-254-4831Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
BrightonIsland Pond Beach49 Mill St802-723-4405Free recreation sites with water access
BristolBristol Fire Department79 West St802-453-3201Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
BristolBristol Town Offices1 South St802-453-2410 x5Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
BristolLawrence Memorial Library40 North St802-453-2366Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
BrookfieldBrookfield Elementary School1728 N Ridge Rd802-276-3153Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
BrookfieldBrookfield Free Public Library40 Ralph Rd802-276-3358Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
BrownsvilleMary L. Blood Library41 Brownsville/Hartland Rd802-484-7205Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
BurlingtonBurlington City Hall Park149 College St802-864-0123Free recreation sites with water access
BurlingtonBurlington Police Department1 North Ave802-658-2704Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
BurlingtonCity Hall149 Church St802-865-7000Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
BurlingtonCore at the One Center20 Allen St802-316-1510Indoor cooling site - open during special hours
BurlingtonCOTS Daystation95 North Avenue802-864-7402Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
BurlingtonFeeding Chittenden228 N Winooski Ave802-658-7939Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
BurlingtonFletcher Free Library235 College St802-863-3403Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
BurlingtonFletcher Free Library, North Branch1127 North Ave802-863-3403Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
BurlingtonGreater Burlington YMCA298 College St802-862-9622Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
BurlingtonLeddy Ice Arena216 Leddy Park Rd802-865-7558Indoor cooling site - open during special hours
BurlingtonLeddy Park216 Leddy Park Rd802-864-0123Free recreation sites with water access
BurlingtonNorth Beach ParkNorth Beach Park Rd802-864-0123Free recreation sites with water access
BurlingtonOakledge Park1 Flynn Ave802-864-0123Free recreation sites with water access
BurlingtonPublic Works/BPRW Offices645 Pine St802-863-9094Indoor cooling site - open during special hours
BurlingtonSpectrum Youth & Family Services - Burlington177 Pearl St802-864-7423 x312Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
BurlingtonTexaco BeachBurlington Greenway802-864-0123Free recreation sites with water access
CabotCabot Public Library3084 Main St802-563-2721Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
CalaisCurtis Pond BeachRR 1  BOX 35802-456-8720Free recreation sites with water access
CalaisMaple Corner Public Swim Access233 Worcester Rd802-456-8720Free recreation sites with water access
CanaanCanaan Town Office318 Christian Hill802-266-3370Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
CastletonCastleton AquaticsCastleton University802-468-1426Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
CastletonCastleton Community Center2108 Main St802-468-3093Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
CastletonCastleton Free Library638 Main St802-468-5574Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
CastletonCrippen-Fellows American Legion Post #50378 VT-4A802-468-8962Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
CastletonLake Bomoseen State Park22 Cedar Mountain Rd802-265-4242Free recreation sites with water access
CavendishCavendish Baptist Church2258 Main St802-226-7131Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
Center RutlandRutland Town Fire Department619 Business Rte 4802-236-4182Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
CharlotteCharlotte Senior Center212 Ferry Rd802-425-6345Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
CharlotteCharlotte Town Beach1371 Lake Rd802-425-3071Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
CharlotteCharlotte Town Library115 Ferry Rd802-425-3864Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
CharlotteWhiskey Bay BeachNorth Shore Rd802-425-3071Free recreation sites with water access
ChelseaChelsea Public Library296 VT-110802-685-2188Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
ChelseaUnited Church13 North Common802-685-4874Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
ChesterChester Recreation Area153 Lovers Ln Rd802-875-3603Free recreation sites with water access
ChesterChester Town Hall556 Elm St802-875-2173Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
ChesterWhiting Library117 Main St802-875-2277Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
ChittendenLefferts PondWildcat Rd802-747-6700Free recreation sites with water access
ClaremontClaremont Savings Bank Community Center152 South St Indoor cooling site - open during special hours
ColchesterBayside Beach1 West Lakeshore Dr802-264-5640Free recreation sites with water access
ColchesterBayside Park2 West Lakeshore D802-264-5640Free recreation sites with water access
ColchesterBurnham Memorial Library898 Main St Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
ColchesterColchester Pond660 Colchester Pond Rd802-863-5744Free recreation sites with water access
ColchesterNiquette Bay State Park274 Raymond Rd802-893-5210Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
ColchesterRosetti Beach Natural Area150 Holy Cross Rd802-264-5640Free recreation sites with water access
ConcordConcord Health Center201 East Main St802-695-2910 x21Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
ConcordConcord Municipal Building385 Main St802-695-2910 x21Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
ConcordConcord Town Clerk & Public Library374 Main St802-695-2220Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
CorinthCorinth Town Hall1387 Cookeville Rd802-439-5850 / 802-685-3812Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
CornwallCornwall Free Public Library2629 VT-30802-462-2775Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
CraftsburyLake Eligo300 Lake Rd Free recreation sites with water access
DanbyDanby & Mt. Tabor Fire Station590 N Main St802-293-5300Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
DanvilleJoe's Pond Public BeachIntersection of VT-15 and US-2802-684-9606Free recreation sites with water access
DerbyDailey Memorial Library101 Junior High Dr802-766-5063Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
DerbyDerby Beach480 4-H Rd802-766-4906Free recreation sites with water access
Derby LineHolland Clerk's Office120 School Rd802-895-4440Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
DorsetDorset Village Library3331 VT-30802-867-5774Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
DoverDover Free Library22 Holland Road, Suite 1802-348-7488Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
East BarreAldrich Public Library - York Branch134 Mill St802-476-5118Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
East BurkeDarling Recreational Park1065 VT-114802-467-3717Free recreation sites with water access
East CorinthBlake Memorial Library676 Village Rd802-439-5338Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
East CorinthWaits River Valley School6 Waits River Valley School Rd802-439-5534Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
East DorsetEmerald Lake State Park65 Emerald Lake Ln802-362-1655Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
East HavenEast Haven Community Center64 Community Building Rd802-467-3772Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
East MontpelierEast Montpelier Fire Station54 Village Acres802-225-6247Indoor cooling site - open during special hours
East ThetfordUnion Village Dam2 Main St802-649-1606Free recreation sites with water access
EdenEden Lake Recreation Area5054 VT-100802-635-7725Free recreation sites with water access
EnosburgEnosburg Emergency Service Building83 Sampsonville Rd802-933-4421Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
Enosburg FallsAmerican Legion Post 42108 Depot St802-933-4142Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
Enosburg FallsEnosburg Falls High School65 Dickinson Ave802-933-7777Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
Enosburg FallsLake Carmi State Park460 Marsh Farm Rd802-933-8383Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
EnosburghEnosburgh Public Library241 Main St802-933-2328Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
EssexIndian Brook Reservoir150 Indian Brook Rd802-878-1342Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
EssexSand Hill Recreation Site And Pool208 Sand Hill Rd802-878-1342Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
Essex JctBrownell Library6 Lincoln St802-878-6955Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
Essex JctEssex Area Senior Center2 Lincoln St802-876-5087Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
Essex JctEssex Free Library1 Browns River Rd802-879-0313Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
Essex JctMaple Street Pool75 Maple St802-878-1376Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
Fair HavenFair Haven Free Library107 North Main St802-265-8011Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
FairfaxBellows Free Academy Fairfax42 Hunt St802-849-6711Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
FairfaxFairfax Community Library75 Hunt St802-849-2420Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
FairfaxFairfax Fire Station15 Goodall St802-849-6075Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
FairfaxFairfax Town Office12 Buck Hollow Rd802-849-6111Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
FairfaxGeorgia Public Library1697 Ethan Allen Hwy802-524-4643Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
FairfieldBent Northrop Memorial Library164 Park St802-827-3945Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
FairfieldFairfield Town BeachPond Rd802-827-3261Free recreation sites with water access
FairleeFairlee Town Beach266 Clubhouse Rd802-333-4363Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
FairleeFairlee Town Hall75 Town Common Rd802-333-4363 x1Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
FerrisburghButton Bay State Park5 Button Bay State Park Rd802-475-2377Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
FerrisburghFerrisburgh Town BeachTown Beach Rd802-877-3429Free recreation sites with water access
FerrisburghKingsland Bay State Park787 Kingsland Bay State Park Rd802-877-3445Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
FletcherMetcalf PondPond Rd802-849-6616Free recreation sites with water access
FranklinHaston Library5176 Main St802-285-6505Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
GloverGlover Town Beach1114 Shadow Lake Rd Free recreation sites with water access
GraftonGrafton Town Pool853 Houghtonville Rd802-843-2552Free recreation sites with water access
GraftonGrafton Trails and Outdoor Center783 Townshend Rd802-843-2350Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
Grafton Grafton Town Hall 117 Main St802-843-2552Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
GranbyGranby Town Office9005 Granby Rd802-328-3611Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
Grand IsleGrand Isle Fire Station17 Hyde Rd802-372-5012Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
Grand IsleGrand Isle Free Library10 Hyde Rd802-372-4797Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
Grand IsleGrand Isle Sheriff's Office10 Island Cir802-372-4482Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
GreensboroCaspian Lake Beach125 Beach Rd802-472-6120Free recreation sites with water access
GreensboroGreensboro Free Library53 Wilson St802-533-2531Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
GreensboroHighland Center for the Arts2875 Hardwick St802-533-2000Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
GrotonBoulder Beach State Park2278 Boulder Beach Rd802-584-3823Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
GrotonGroton Free Public Library1304 Scott Hwy802-584-3358Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
GuildhallMaidstone State Park5956 Maidstone Lake Rd802-676-3930Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
GuilfordBroad Brook Community Center3940 Guilford Center Rd802-451-0405Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
HardwickJeudevine Memorial Library93 North Main St802-472-5948Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
HartfordQuechee Library1957 Quechee Main St802-295-1232Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
Hartford VillageHartford Library1587 Maple St802-296-2568Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
HartlandHartland Public Library153 US-5802-436-2473Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
HartlandNorth Hartland LakeNorth Hartland Dam Rd802-295-2855Free recreation sites with water access
HighgateHighgate Library and Community Center17 Mill Hill Rd802-868-3970Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
HinesburgCarpenter-Carse Library69 Ballards Corner Rd802-482-2878Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
HinesburgHinesburg Fire Department10340 VT-116802-482-2455Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
HubbardtonHubbardton Town Hall1831 Monument Hill Rd802-273-2950Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
HuntingtonCommunity Church of Huntington4910 Main Rd802-777-5754Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
HuntingtonHuntington Public Library2156 Main Rd802-434-4583Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
Hyde ParkGreen River Reservoir State Park1394 Green River Dam Rd802-888-1349Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
Hyde ParkLanpher Memorial Library141 Main St802-888-4628Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
Hyde ParkS'More Family Fun1781 VT-100802-888-7788Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
Isla La MotteSaint Anne's Shrine92 St Annes Rd802-928-3362Free recreation sites with water access
Island PondBrighton Fire Department102 Railroad St802-723-4444Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
Island PondBrighton State Park Day Use Area102 State Park Rd802-723-4360Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
Island PondBrighton Town Hall49 Mill St802-723-4405Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
Island PondIsland Pond Public Library49 Mill St802-723-6134Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
Island PondUnited Towns and Gores Municipal Office233 E Brighton Rd802-723-5900Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
Isle La MotteIsle La Motte Fire Station2241 Main St802-372-4482Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
JacksonvilleWhitingham Municipal Center & Library2948 VT-100802-368-7500Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
JamaicaJamaica Memorial Library17 Depot St802-874-4901Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
JamaicaJamaica State Park48 Salmon Hole Ln802-874-4600Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
JamaicaJamaica Town Office28 Town Office Rd802-874-4681Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
JayJay Peak - Pump House Waterpark830 Jay Peak Rd802-988-2611Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
JeffersonvilleSmugglers' Notch Resort4323 VT-108 S802-332-6854Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
JeffersonvilleVarnum Memorial Library194 Main St802-644-2117Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
JerichoDeborah Rawson Memorial Library8 River Rd802-899-4962Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
JerichoJericho Town Library7 Jericho Center Cir802-899-4686Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
JohnsonBeard Recreation Park299 School St Free recreation sites with water access
JohnsonJohnson Public Library7 Library St802-635-7141Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
JohnsonSHAPE Fitness Center, NVU - Johnson238 Pond Rd802-635-1485Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
KillingtonJohnson Recreational Pool2782 River Rd802-422-3241Free recreation sites with water access
KillingtonSherburne Memorial Library2998 River Rd802-422-9765Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
Lake ElmoreElmore State Park856 VT-12802-888-2982Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
Lebanon, NHLebanon Library9 East Park St603-448-2459Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
Lebanon, NHLebanon Memorial Pool67 Pumping Station Road603-448-2058Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
Lebanon, NHUpper Valley Senior Center10 Campbell St603-448-4213Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
LeicesterSilver Lake Picnic AreaSilver Lake Rd802-767-4261Free recreation sites with water access
LincolnBurnham Hall52 East River Rd802-453-2980Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
LincolnLincoln Library222 W River Rd802-453-2665Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
LondonderryFlood Brook School91 VT-11 Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
LondonderrySecond Congregational Church2051 North Main St802-824-6453Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
Lower WaterfordDavies Memorial Library532 Maple St802-748-4609Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
LudlowBlack River Valley Senior Center10 High St802-228-7421 / 802-779-7132Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
LudlowCamp Plymouth State Park2008 Scout Camp Rd802-228-2025Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
LudlowWest Hill Recreation Area264 West Hill Rd802-228-2655Free recreation sites with water access
LyndonCobleigh Public Library14 Depot St802-626-5475Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
LyndonvillePowers Park41 Powers Park802-626-5423Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
LyndonvilleSHAPE Fitness Center, NVU - Lyndon1001 College Rd802-626-6338Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
ManchesterDana Thompson Recreation Area340 Recreation Park Rd802-362-1439Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
Manchester CenterManchester Community Library138 Cemetery Ave802-362-2607Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
MarshfieldJaquith Public Library122 School St, Room 2802-426-3581Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
MarshfieldMolly's Falls Pond State Park5229 US-2802-476-0170Free recreation sites with water access
McIndoe FallsMcIndoes Academy Community Center and Library37 Academy Ln802-633-0064Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
MendonMendon Town Office2282 US-4802-775-1662Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
MendonPico Fitness Center51 Alpine Dr802-422-1400Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
MiddleburyDavis Family Library110 Storrs Ave802-443-5494Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
MiddleburyIsley Public Library75 Main St802-388-4095Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
MiddleburyMiddlebury American Legion Post 2749 Wilson Rd802-388-8100 x209Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
MiddleburyMiddlebury Police Station1 Lucius Shaw Ln802-388-3191Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
MiddleburyMiddlebury Recreation Center154 Creek Rd802-458-8014Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
MiddleburyMiddlebury Town Pool298 Buttolph Dr802-388-4020Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
MiddlesexWrightsville Beach Recreation Area369 VT-12802-552-3471Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
Middletown SpringsMiddletown Springs Town Office5 South St802-235-2220Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
MiltonArrowhead Senior Citizens Center46 Middle Rd802-893-7964Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
MiltonMilton Public Library39 Bombardier Rd802-893-4644Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
MiltonSand Bar State Park1215 US-2802-893-2825Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
MonktonMonkton Fire Station3747 States Prison Hollow802-453-3869Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
MonktonMonkton Town Hall & Russell Memorial Library92 Monkton Ridge Rd802-453-4471Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
MontgomeryMontgomery Town Library86 Mountain Rd802-326-3113Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
MontpelierAnother Way125 Barre St802-229-0920Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
MontpelierCapitol Region Visitor's Center134 State St802-828-5981Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
MontpelierChrist Episcopal Church64 State St802-223-3631Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
MontpelierKellogg-Hubbard Library135 Main St802-223-3338Indoor cooling site - open during special hours
MontpelierMontpelier City Hall39 Main St802-223-9500Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
MontpelierMontpelier City Pool1 Poolside Dr802-223-6829Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
MontpelierMontpelier North Branch River Park1 Poolside Dr802-225-8699Free recreation sites with water access
MontpelierMontpelier Police Department1 Pitkin Ct802-223-3445Indoor cooling site - open during special hours
MontpelierMontpelier Senior Center58 Barre St802-223-2518Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
MontpelierMontpelier Transit Center61 Taylor St Indoor cooling site - open during special hours
MontpelierState House115 State St802-828-2228Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
MontpelierThe Access Hub - Sunrise34 Barre St802-301-3200Indoor cooling site - open during special hours
MorganLake Seymour BeachVT-111802-896-2927Free recreation sites with water access
MorristownThe HUB - Meals on Wheels Lamoille County21 Munson Ave802-888-5011Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
MorrisvilleMorristown Public Library7 Richmond St802-888-3853Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
New HavenNew Haven Community Library78 North St802-453-4015Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
New HavenNew Haven Congregational Church91 Town Hill Rd802-282-6944Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
NewburyHall's Lake BeachHalls Lake Rd Free recreation sites with water access
NewburyNewbury Elementary School214 Pulaski St802-866-5624Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
NewfaneNewfane Fire Department698 VT-30802-365-7590Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
NewfaneNewfane Town Office555 VT-30802-365-7772Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
NewportGardner Park155 Gardner Park Rd802-334-6345Free recreation sites with water access
NewportGoodrich Memorial Library202 Main St802-334-7902Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
NewportNewport Municipal Building222 Main St802-334-6733Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
NewportProuty Beach386 Prouty Beach Rd802-334-7951Free recreation sites with water access
North BenningtonJohn G. McCullough Free Library2 Main St802-447-7121Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
North BenningtonLake Paran269 Houghton St802-422-8457Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
North ClarendonClarendon Grange Community Center111 Moulton Ave802-775-4274Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
North ConcordMiles Pond Beach & Recreation AreaBeach Dr Free recreation sites with water access
North HeroKnight Point State Park44 Knight Point Rd802-372-8389Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
North HeroNorth Hero Community Hall3541 U.S. Route 2802-372-6926Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
North HeroNorth Hero Public Library3195 US-2802-372-5458Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
North HeroNorth Hero State Park3803 Lakeview Dr802-372-8727Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
North TroyBig Falls State Park1382 River Rd802-751-0110Free recreation sites with water access
North WalpoleNorth Walpole Cooling Station70 Church St603-445-5353Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
NorthfieldBrown Public Library93 S Main St802-485-4621Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
NorthfieldNorthfield Community Room93 S Main St802-485-9822Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
NorthfieldNorthfield Memorial Park Pool365 King St802-485-7300Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
NorthfieldNorthfield Senior Center168 Wall St802-485-8112Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
NorwichMarion Cross Elementary School22 Church St802-649-1703Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
NorwichMontshire Museum1 Montshire Rd802-649-2200Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
NorwichNorwich Congregational Church15 Church St802-649-1433Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
NorwichNorwich Police Department10 Hazen St802-359-2045Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
NorwichNorwich Public Library368 Main St802-649-1184Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
NorwichTracy Hall300 Main St802-649-1419Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
OrfordRivendell Academy2972 NH-25A603-353-2170 / 802-505-1261Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
OrleansJones Memorial Library1 Water St802-754-6660Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
OrleansWestmore Clerk's Office54 Hinton Hill Rd802-525-3007Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
OrwellMount Independence Historic Site497 Mount Independence Rd802-948-2000Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
OrwellOrwell Free Library473 Main St802-948-2041Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
PantonPanton Town Hall3176 Jersey St802-475-2333Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
PawletPawlet Public Library141 School St802-325-3123Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
PeachamPeacham LIbrary656 Bayley-Hazen Rd802-592-3216Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
PerkinsvilleStoughton Pond Recreation Area678 Stoughton Pond Rd802-886-2775Free recreation sites with water access
PerkinsvilleWeathersfield Food Shelf / 1879 Perkinsville Schoolhouse1862 US-106802-674-2626Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
PeruHapgood Pond Day Use AreaHapgood Pond Rd802-362-2307Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
PittsfieldPittsfield Town Hall56 Village Green646-725-9060Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
PittsfieldRoger Clark Memorial Library40 Village Green802-746-4067Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
PittsfordMaclure Library840 Arch St802-483-2972Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
PittsfordPittsford Recreation Area223 Recreation Area Rd802-483-6688Free recreation sites with water access
PlainfieldCutler Memorial Library151 High St802-454-8504Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
PlymouthCalvin Coolidge Historical Site3780 VT-100A802-672-1195Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
PoultneyLake Saint Catherine State Park3034 VT-30802-287-9158Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
PoultneyPoultney Public library205 Main St, Suite 1802-287-5556Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
PoultneyYoung at Heart Senior Center206 Furnace St802-287-9200Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
PownalSolomon Wright Public Library97 Main St802-823-5400Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
ProctorOlympus Pool4 Park St802-459-3333Free recreation sites with water access
ProctorsvilleCavendish Fletcher Community Library573 Main St802-226-7503Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
PutneyPutney Fire Department21 Carl Snyder Dr802-387-4372Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
PutneyPutney Public Library55 Main St802-387-4407Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
PutneyPutney Town Pool172 Westminster Rd802-387-4326Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
PutneyWestminster West Public Library3409 Westminster West Rd802-387-4682Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
RandolphGreater Randolph Senior Center6 Hale St802-728-9324Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
RandolphKimball Public Library67 N Main St802-728-5073Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
RandolphRandolph Town Pool25 School St802-728-4647Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
Randolph CenterVermont Technical College - Judd Hall124 Admin Dr802-728-1292 / 802-728-1000Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
ReadingReading Fire Station1688 VT-106802-384-3121Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
ReadingReading Public Library717 Route 106802-484-5588Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
ReadsboroReadsboro Community Library301 Phelps Ln802-423-5460Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
RichfordArvin A. Brown Library88 Main St802-848-3313Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
RichfordBerkshire Elementary School4850 Water Tower Rd802-933-2290Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
RichfordRichford Junior High School1 Corliss Heights802-848-7416Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
RichfordRichford Public Safety Building48 Main St802-848-7443Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
RichfordRichford Town Office84 Main St802-848-7752Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
RichmondRichmond Free Library201 Bridge St802-434-3036Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
RochesterPierce Hall38 S Main St802-767-3350Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
RochesterRochester Elementary School222 S Main St802-767-3667Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
RochesterRochester Fire Station23 North Main St802-767-4430Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
RochesterRochester Recreation FieldsRecreation Field Dr802-767-3631Free recreation sites with water access
RoxburyRoxbury Free Library1491 Roxbury Rd802-485-6860Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
RoyaltonPaynes BeachN Windsor St Free recreation sites with water access
RoyaltonRoyalton Academy4182 VT-14802-565-0401Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
RutlandAsa Bloomer State Building88 Merchants Row Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
RutlandCompanions in Wholeness at Rutland United Methodist Church60 Strongs Ave802-773-2460Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
RutlandNorthwood Pool and Recreation Area195 Northwood Park Rd802-773-2528Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
RutlandRutland City Hall1 Strongs Ave802-236-0539Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
RutlandRutland Free Library10 Court St802-773-1860Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
RutlandVermont Achievement Center88 Park St802-775-2395Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
RutlandWhite Memorial Park21 Avenue B802-345-0137Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
RyegateTicklenaked Pond BeachTicklenaked Pond Rd802-584-3880Free recreation sites with water access
SalisburyBranbury State Park3570 Lake Dunmore Rd802-247-5925Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
ShaftsburyLake Shaftsbury State Park262 Shaftsbury State Park Rd802-375-9978Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
SharonBaxter Memorial Library5114 VT-14802-763-2875Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
ShelburnePierson Library5376 Shelburne Rd802-985-5124Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
ShelburneShelburne Beach407 Beach Rd802-985-5110Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
SheldonSheldon Municipal Library1640 Main St802-933-2524 x207Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
ShorehamPlatt Memorial Library279 Main St802-897-2647Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
ShrewsburyShrewsbury Library98 Town Hill Rd802-492-3410Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
South BurlingtonQuarry Hill Swim Club360 Spear St802-862-5200Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
South BurlingtonRed Rocks Park4 Central Ave802-846-4108Free recreation sites with water access
South BurlingtonSouth Burlington Public Library180 Market St802-846-4140Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
South HeroSouth Hero Public Safety Building131 Community Ln802-324-1197Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
South HeroWorthen Library of South Hero28 Community Ln802-372-6209Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
South LondonderryLondonderry Memorial Park1661 Goodaleville Rd802-824-3356Free recreation sites with water access
South LondonderrySouth Londonderry Free Library15 Old School St802-824-3371Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
South RoyaltonRoyalton Memorial Library23 Alexander Pl802-763-7094Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
South StraffordBarrett Hall248 VT-132 Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
SpringfieldEdgar May Health & Recreation Center140 Clinton St802-885-2568Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
SpringfieldNorth Springfield Dam98 Reservoir Rd802-886-2775Free recreation sites with water access
SpringfieldSpringfield Town Library43 Main St802-885-3108Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
St. AlbansBellows Free Academy St. Albans71 S Main St802-527-6555Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
St. AlbansCohen Park666 Maquam Shore Rd802-524-7589Free recreation sites with water access
St. AlbansCollins Perley Sports Center8890 Fairfax Rd802-527-1202Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
St. AlbansMartha's Community Kitchen139 Lake St802-524-9749Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
St. AlbansSaint Albans Free Library11 Maiden Ln802-542-1507Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
St. AlbansSamaritan House20 Kingman St #1802-527-0847Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
St. AlbansSpectrum Youth & Family Services - St. Albans223 Lake St802-777-8749Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
St. AlbansSt. Albans City Hall100 North Main St802-527-6208Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
St. AlbansSt. Albans City Pool179 Congress St802-524-1559Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
St. AlbansSt. Albans Fire Station30 Lower Welden St802-524-2132Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
St. AlbansSt. Albans Town Education Center169 S Main St802-527-7191Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
St. AlbansSt. Albans Town Fire Station428 Lake Rd802-524-7646Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
St. Albans BayKill Kare State Park2714 Hathaway Point Rd802-524-6021Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
St. Albans BaySt. Albans Bay Park596 Lake Rd802-524-7589Free recreation sites with water access
St. GeorgeSt. George Town Office21 Barber Road802-482-5272Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
St. JohnsburySt. Johnsbury Kiwanis Club Pool74 Barker Ave802-748-5031Free recreation sites with water access
StarksboroRobinson Elementary School41 Parsonage Rd802-453-2949Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
StarksboroStarksboro Public Library2827 VT-116802-453-3732Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
StarksboroStarksboro Town Office2849 VT Route 116802-453-2639Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
StockbridgeStockbridge Meeting House97 Maplewood Dr802-234-5301 / 802-353-5645Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
StoweStowe Arena350 Park St802-253-3054Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
StoweStowe Free Library90 Pond St802-253-4808Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
StoweThe Swimming Hole75 Weeks Hill Rd802-253-9229Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
StrattonGrout PondGrout Pond Rd802-747-6700Free recreation sites with water access
StrattonStratton Mountain Resort5 Village Lodge Rd802-297-4230Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
SwantonSwanton Municipal Complex120 First St802-868-3397Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
SwantonSwanton Public Library1 First St802-868-7656Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
ThetfordLatham Library16 Library Rd802-785-4361Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
ThetfordThetford Elementary School2689 VT-113802-785-2426Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
TinmouthTinmouth Community Center6 Bliss Rd802-558-3369 / 802-446-2498Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
TinmouthTinmouth Community Church6 Bliss Rd802-558-3369 / 802-446-2498Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
TownshendTownshend Lake3845 VT-30978-318-8915Free recreation sites with water access
TownshendTownshend Public Library1971 VT-30802-365-4039Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
TunbridgeOrange County Parent Child Center693 VT Rte 110802-685-2264Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
TunbridgeTunbridge Central School523 VT-110802-889-5510
802-685-4551 x133
802-461-3217
Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
TunbridgeTunbridge Public Library289 VT-110802-889-9404Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
VergennesBixby Memorial Library258 Main St802-877-2211Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
VergennesSam Fishman Pool47 East St802-877-1054Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
VernonVernon Elementary School318 Governor Hunt Rd802-257-4240Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
VernonVernon Free Library567 Governor Hunt Rd802-257-0150Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
VernonVernon Rec Center Pool607 Pond Rd802-254-9251Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
VernonVernon Town Hall567 Governor Hunt Rd802 257 0292Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
WallingfordElfin Lake Rec Area350 Elfin Lake Beach Rd802-446-2336Free recreation sites with water access
WallingfordGilbert Hart Library14 S Main St802-446-2685Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
WallingfordWallingford Town Hall75 School St802-446-2336Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
WardsboroWardsboro Public Library170 Main St802-896-6988Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
WarrenRiverside Park840 VT-100802-496-2709Free recreation sites with water access
WarrenSugarbush Health and Recreation Center148 Sports Center Dr802-583-6700Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
WashingtonCalef Memorial Library2964 VT-110802-883-2343Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
WaterburyAnderson Field Pool27 Butler St802-244-7174Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
WaterburyWaterbury Public Library28 N Main St802-244-7036Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
Waterbury CenterWaterbury Center State Park177 Reservoir Rd802-244-1226Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
WellsWells Village Library37 E Wells Rd802-645-0611Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
Wells RiverBlue Mountain Union School2420 US-302802-757-2711 / 802-272-4485Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
West BurkeBurke Town Office and Community Building212 School St802-467-3717Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
West BurkeBurke Town School3239 Burke Hollow Rd802-535-4520Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
West DummerstonLydia Taft Pratt Library150 West St802-258-9878Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
West FairleeTreasure Island Beach1218 VT-244802-785-2922Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
West HartfordClifford Park100 Recreation Dr802-295-5036Free recreation sites with water access
West HartfordWest Hartford Library5311 VT-14802-295-7992Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
West Lebanon, NHKilton Library80 Main St603-298-8544Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
West Lebanon, NHLebanon Airport Terminal Building5 Airpark Rd Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
West RutlandWest Rutland Free Library595 Main St802-438-2964Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
West WindsorWest Windsor Town Hall22 Brownsville-Hartland Rd802-484-3520Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
WestfordWestford Country Store26 Common Rd802-871-5963Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
WestfordWestford Public Library1717 VT-128802-878-5639Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
WestminsterButterfield Library3534 US-5802-722-4891Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
WestmoreWestmore Town Beach146 Willoughby Lake Rd802-525-3007Free recreation sites with water access
WestmoreWilloughby State Forest BeachVT-5A802-751-0110Free recreation sites with water access
WestonWeston Rec. Club426 Lawrence Hill Rd802-824-6645Free recreation sites with water access
White River JunctionBugbee Senior Center262 North Main St802-295-9068Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
White River JunctionHartford High School37 Highland Ave802-295-8610Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
White River JunctionHartford Middle School245 Highland Ave802-295-8640Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
White River JunctionSherman Manning Aquatic Facility291 Highland Ave802-295-5036Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
White River JunctionUpper Valley Aquatic Center100 Arboretum Ln802-296-2850Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
WilderWilder Club & Library78 Norwich Ave802-295-6381 / 802-295-6341Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
WilliamstownAinsworth Public Library2338 VT-14802-433-5887Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
WillistonDorothy Alling Memorial Library21 Library Ln802-878-4918Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
WillistonLake Iroquois BeachBeebe Ln Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
WilmingtonGreen Mountain BeachLake Raponda Dr802-464-8591Free recreation sites with water access
WilmingtonPetee Memorial Library16 S Main St802-464-8557Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
WindhamWindham Town Office5976 Windham Hill Rd802-874-4211Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
WindsorKennedy (Mill) PondAscutney St802-674-6783Free recreation sites with water access
WindsorWindsor Public Library43 State St802-674-2556Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
WindsorWindsor Recreation Center29 Union St802-674-6783Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
WindsorWindsor Resource Center1 Railroad Ave802-674-2900Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
WinooskiMyers Memorial Pool62 Pine St802-497-2903Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee
WinooskiWinooski Memorial Library32 Malletts Bay Ave802-655-6424Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
WolcottGlee Merritt Kelley Community Library320 School Hill Dr802-472-6551 x228Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
WolcottWolcott Town Office28 Railroad St802-888-2746Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
WoodburyWoodbury Community Library69 Valley Lake Rd802-472-5710Occasional cooling facilities (call first!)
WoodstockNorman Williams Public Library10 The Green802-457-2295Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
WoodstockThompson Senior Center99 Senior Ln802-457-3277Indoor cooling site - open during normal hours
WoodstockWoodstock Recreation Center54 River St802-457-1502Recreation sites with water access that usually charge an entry fee

 

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Everyone is at Risk for Heat Illnesses and Some People are at Higher Risk

Heat illnesses are a real danger, even here in our northern climate. Vermonters go to the emergency room for heat illnesses just as often as people in Maryland. Being young does not protect you from heat illness. In fact, Vermonters between the ages of 15 and 34 have a greater risk of going to the emergency room for a heat-related reason compared to adults aged 35 to 65.

In general, risk for heat illnesses is greater for people with:

  • More exposure to hot conditions – especially outdoor workers and hobbyists, urban residents and people experiencing homelessness
  • More sensitivity to heat exposure – anyone not accustomed to hot weather, older adults and young children, people who are overweight or have a chronic medical condition (for example, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes), and people using recreational drugs, alcohol or some prescription medications
  • Limited resources – especially people who live alone, have limited transportation options, have no air conditioning or can’t afford to run their air conditioner

People who feel unwell or faint in hot weather are also at risk of serious or deadly falls.

People with chronic conditions may not show typical signs of heat illness, but rather worsened symptoms of their condition. If you or someone you know has a potentially dangerous chronic condition and begins to feel sick during a hot day, pay very close attention. Get immediate medical help if you have concerns about someone's condition.

Climate change will increase the number of dangerously hot days

Vermonters are at greater risk for serious heat-related illnesses, and even death, when the statewide average temperature reaches 87°F or hotter. Since 2000, Vermont has had an average of seven hot days per year when the temperature reached 87°F or hotter.

Climate models from the Vermont State Climate Office predict 15 to 20 hot days per year by mid-century, and 20 to 34 hot days per year by the end of the century. As the climate warms and there are more hot days, more heat illnesses and deaths will occur. Some of these impacts can be avoided by taking actions to prepare and adapt.

Learn more about hot weather impacts and adaptation strategies

Heat Safety Tips - How to Stay Safe When it's Hot Outside

Never leave children, people with disabilities or pets inside a parked vehicle when it's hot. The sun can turn a vehicle into an oven within minutes, even if it doesn’t feel hot outside.

Stay cool
  • Stay in the shade, in air-conditioning if you can, or in cool places such as basements.
  • Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
  • Take cool showers.
  • Use fans, but don't rely on them as the only way to stay cool.
  • Go to public buildings that are air-conditioned.
  • Sleep without sheets.
  • Avoid hot drinks and meals.
Stay hydrated
  • Drink more water than usual, especially if you're exercising or active outdoors.
  • Be proactive, don’t wait until you are thirsty to drink water.
  • Don't drink alcoholic or caffeinated beverages.
Stay informed
Listen to your body
  • Take it easy when it's hot.
  • Reduce outdoor work and exercise and limit it to the cooler parts of the day.
  • Ask for help if you feel sick.
  • Stop what you are doing if you feel faint or weak.
  • Be more cautious if you have a chronic health condition.
Don't be a stranger
  • Call your loved ones and neighbors to check on them, especially if they are older or have chronic health conditions. 
  • Make sure they are drinking enough water and are staying cool.
  • Remind them to take heat seriously.
Cool your home
  • Draw light-colored shades to keep out the sun—dark-colored shades can be less effective.
  • Close windows during the day when it is hotter outside than inside.
  • Open windows at night when it's cooler outside than inside.
  • Use fans to blow in cooler outside air or vent out warmer inside air.
  • Limit use of the stove, oven and other heat-generating appliances.

Download a printable version of the Heat Safety Tips fact sheet

Preparing Your Home, Community and Worksite for Hot Weather

Modify your home for hot weather
  • Limit use of the stove, oven and other heat-generating appliances during hot weather.
  • Seal air leaks and increase insulation to keep buildings cooler in summer (and warmer in winter).
  • Plant trees and shrubs around buildings to increase summer shade and cooling breezes.
  • Replace incandescent light bulbs with LED bulbs that stay much cooler and save energy.
  • Install a heat pump or efficient air conditioner.
  • Learn more about ways to keep your home cool at Efficiency Vermont.
Prepare and protect your community
  • Create a community response plan that identifies protective actions to take on hot days.
  • Open a cooling center by following the community cooling center guidance.
  • Send out messages via social media or Front Porch Form to communicate to your community about how to prepare for hot weather, what to do, and what resources are available.
  • Mobilize local care networks to check on people at high risk for heat illness.
  • Limit or cancel outdoor job, school or extracurricular activities, including athletic practices, games and other outdoor events.
  • Have a plan for hot weather by following the preparedness guidance for schools and child care providers.
  • Plant trees and shrubs, and reduce paved surfaces to keep urbanized areas cooler.
  • Promote energy-efficient building design, including use of cool roofs and pavements.

List of Guidance Documents for Partners

Keep outdoor workers safe
  • Develop a plan for protecting the safety of outdoor workers on hot days.
  • Provide water, rest and shade on hot days.
  • Use the Heat Safety Tool App to monitor local conditions. 
  • Learn more and find resources to help with planning, training, and education from VOSHA or NIOSH.

More Information

Heat safety resources
ResourceDescription
Heat Illnesses and First AidRead about what to do if someone is experiencing heat illness symptoms.
Vermont Heat Vulnerability Index MapsThe Index draws together 17 different measures of vulnerability in six different themes: population, socioeconomic, health, environmental, climate, and heat illness. These measures are combined to measure the overall vulnerability of Vermont towns to heat-related events.
Extreme Heat and HealthLearn more from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention about how to stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay informed.
Climate Change and Heat Impacts on HealthThis fact sheet from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention talks about actions we can take to prepare for climate change and extreme heat events.
National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) ToolkitThe NIHHIS is an integrated system and an interagency partnership with the goal to reduce morbidity and mortality due to extreme heat.
Heat Impacts on Health in VermontThis document details the association of summer temperatures with heat-related illness and mortality in Vermont.
Heat Vulnerability in VermontThis report provides a description of and rationale for the methods used to produce the Vermont Heat Vulnerability Index.
Vermont Heat Vulnerability IndexThis is a two-page summary description of the Vermont Heat Vulnerability Index.
Heat Safety TipsThis fact sheet has steps you can take to keep yourself and your friends and family safe from heat.
Climate Change and Hot WeatherThis fact sheet describes the impacts climate change will have on the number of hot days in Vermont, what health impacts heat has on Vermonters, and adaptation strategies for individuals, communities, businesses, and other organizations.
Illness and Death Due to Hot and Cold WeatherA data brief that illustrates the burden of heat-related versus cold-related illness and death in general, as well as in terms of whether or not the illness or death occurred at home.
Explore Vermont Heat DataData dashboard with heat and health data, near-real time heat data and historic trend data
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