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Worcester emergency management lists cooling/warming centers; residents and advocates press for clearer transportation and accessible alert plans
Summary
The city identified locations and hours for warming and cooling centers but several residents and advocates told the commission the city needs clearer transportation arrangements, printed outreach, and accessible communications for people who do not use social media or who rely on paratransit.
Robert Conley, Director of Emergency Management for the City of Worcester, briefed the Accessibility Advisory Commission on the city’s warming and cooling centers and the difference between those climate centers and overnight emergency shelters.
Conley said the city operates climate centers at the Main (Frances Perkins) Library and the Senior Center; during holidays the Frances Xavier Center on Temple Street may be used. He said climate centers operate during normal facility business hours and the city posts up‑to‑date information through the city manager’s office and social media.
Conley and commissioners reiterated that climate centers provide daytime respite from extreme heat or cold and are not overnight shelters, which are activated under distinct emergency operations…
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