Cooling Centres Now Open
Due to the current severe heat and power outages, the Town has opened cooling stations to provide residents with a safe and comfortable place to cool down.
Fire Station 2 (3575 N Malden Rd, Essex)
Open today from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., or longer if necessary.
- Air-conditioned space
- Drinking water
- Power for charging devices
- Wi-Fi access
Essex Arena Lobby (60 Fairview Ave W, Essex)
Please go through the funfest gates to enter the facility (no admission)
Open today from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., or longer if necessary.
- Air-conditioned space
- Drinking water
- Power for charging devices
- Wi-Fi access
Looking for another way to beat the heat? Make a splash at the Harrow, Colchester, or Essex Splash Pad! Splash pads are open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Learn more at https://ow.ly/jTj650Zkh29
Please stay hydrated, check in on family, friends, and neighbours, and take precautions during this period of extreme heat.