Enfield Emergency Management

06/18/2024

Heatwave Warning (Tuesday through Friday)
In addition to providing locations to stay cool, the Town would like to remind residents to stay hydrated and stay inside during the hottest parts of the day; never leave people or pets inside cars; be aware that pavement will be hot so walk pets early or later in the evening to not burn their paws; protect yourself against the sun if you must go out with hats and sunscreen; and check on your neighbors, especially the elderly or those without air conditioning.
The Town of Enfield has several cooling shelters that are available at the following locations:
Enfield Senior Center, 299 Elm Street is open until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday and 8 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday and 5 p.m. on Friday.
Enfield Public Library, 104 Middle Road and the Pearl Street Library at 159 Pearl Street are also available and open as cooling centers until 8:00 p.m. Tues., Wed & Thurs, Friday 12 to 6
The Enfield Police Department Lobby, 293 Elm Street is available as a temporary cooling center where you can make other arrangements 24 hours per day.

For families, the splash pad at Parkman School, 165 Weymouth Rd., is open from 8 a.m.-8 p.m..

Residents may also call 211 for assistance.

06/18/2024

Please take a look at the post below. With high temperatures forecast for the remainder of the week it is imperative that you know and understand how to recognize signs and symptoms of Heat Injuries.

09/06/2023

Good Morning,

With some very hot weather headed our way this week here are a few ways to keep cool without air conditioning.

How to stay cool without air conditioning
1. Take a cold shower or bath.
2. Use cold washrags on your neck or wrists.
3. Use box fans.
4. Close your curtains or blinds.
5. Sleep in breathable linens.
6. Sleep in the basement.
7. Close the doors of unused rooms

Also, listen to what your body is telling you and be safe. Know the signs of Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke.

07/19/2022

Heatwave Warning (Tuesday through Thursday)

In addition to providing locations to stay cool, the Town would like to remind residents to stay hydrated and stay inside during the hottest parts of the day; never leave people or pets inside cars; be aware that pavement will be hot so walk pets early or later in the evening to not burn their paws; protect yourself against the sun if you must go out with hats and sunscreen; and check on your neighbors, especially the elderly or those without air conditioning.

The Town of Enfield has several cooling shelters that are available at the following locations:

Enfield Senior Center, 299 Elm Street is open until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday and 8 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday.

Enfield Public Library, 104 Middle Road and the Pearl Street Library at 159 Pearl Street are also available and open as cooling centers until 8:00 p.m. Tues., Wed & Thurs and 5pm on Friday.

The Enfield Police Department Lobby, 293 Elm Street is available as a temporary cooling center where you can make other arrangements 24 hours per day.

NEW - Loaves & Fishes, 23 North Main Street, will open early as a cooling center Tuesday, - Friday, at 12:30pm until 3:30pm.

For families, the splash pad at Parkman School, 165 Weymouth Rd., is open from 8am-dusk.

The Pool at the Annex is available for Open Swim on Saturday and Sunday from Noon-4pm. Rates are $.50 for Enfield youth; $1.00 for Enfield adults. Non resident rates are $1/1.50 for youth/adults.
Residents may also call 211 for assistance.

01/28/2022

Due to the upcoming winter weather, there will be a parking ban in effect starting Friday, January 28, 2022 at 10:00 pm and ending on Sunday January 30, 2022 at 6:00 pm.

Please remove all vehicles to avoid being towed at owners expense.

01/10/2022

Vaccine/booster week in Enfield!! Later hours and 4 different locations.

01/10/2022

🥶Enfield’s availability of short term warming centers for the winter season are at the following locations:

Enfield Senior Center, 299 Elm Street is open during normal business hours as a warming center. Regular Hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8 am - 8 pm Tuesday and Friday 8 am - 5 pm

Enfield Public Library, 104 Middle Road, Regular Hours are Mon –Thurs 9 am - 8 pm Friday and Saturday 9 am - 5 pm

Pearl Street Library at 159 Pearl Street, Regular Hours are Monday – Thursday 10 am - 8 pm Friday 12 pm - 6 pm

Enfield Safe Harbor’s Overnight Warming Center will open over night from 9 pm until 7 am, seven days a week from January 3rd to March 31st, 2022 located at St. Patrick’s Church Hall, 64 Pearl St. Enfield, CT.

The Enfield Police Department Lobby, 293 Elm Street is available as a warm center 24 hours per day.

Additionally, you can call 211 for shelter availability

01/03/2022

Town of Enfield at Home Test Kit and Mask Distribution -
The Town of Enfield received the at home COVID test kits this morning, and will be distributing them on Tuesday, January 4th at The Annex, 124 North Maple Street beginning at 4:00 pm until supplies are exhausted. Proof of residency will be required
The Town will hand out approximately over 5,000 tests and masks, 2 test kits and 4 masks per household, during this drive thru event.
“While disappointed that the opportunity to distribute during the holidays didn’t occur, we are quite happy that additional test kits were allocated to Enfield than what we had been promised last week, so that we can get more out into the community,” said Mayor Bob Cressotti. “That being said, the Town Council members and I know that it’s not enough for everyone. We are going to continue to work with state officials and health officials to deploy additional resources for testing, vaccinations and boosters to get us through this difficult post-holiday surge of positive tests.”

Please be mindful of traffic patterns upon arriving. The only entrance will be from North Maple Street.

12/30/2021

The Town of Enfield has received notice that there is a delay in the shipment of COVID 19 home test kits. There will be NO distribution today. Please check back for future notification. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience.

12/29/2021

Town of Enfield at Home Test Kit Distribution
In response to Governor Ned Lamont’s announcement to distribute COVID-19 at-home rapid tests, the Town of Enfield will hand out 5000 tests, 2 per household, during a drive thru event on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at the Enfield High School, 1264 Enfield Street, beginning at 3:00 pm until supplies are exhausted. Proof of residency will be required.
“This is happening at a perfect time to help curb the spread of COVID-19 during this heavy travel and holiday season,” said Mayor Bob Cressotti. “We hope that Enfield residents will take the opportunity to test before and after attending indoor events or upon return from visiting friends and relatives so they will be equipped to make decisions to isolate and slow the spread within our community.”

12/15/2021