Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno says cooling centers will be open in the city this week.
The news comes as an opportunity for residents to seek relief from the heat this week, with temperatures expected to be in the mid-90s.
Seranno said he and Health and Human Services Comisioner Helen Caulton-Harris want people to take advantage of their "cooling centers, libraries, and wonderful park facilities that offer the resources for staying cool during these hot summer days."
Multiple centers will be will be open Tuesday and Wednesday.
In addition, Springfield Schools will be on an early release day today because of the heat.
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