CT SB00364

Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security must develop standardized extreme hot and cold weather protocols by January 1, 2027, in consultation with the Governor's Office and municipal leaders

Protocols must establish weather triggers (temperatures, heat index, wind chill) that will require the state and municipalities to open cooling and warming centers statewide

Protocols must include methods for public transportation access to cooling and warming centers and communication plans to inform the public

Division must post the protocols on its website and provide them to the 2-1-1 Infoline program operated by United Way of Connecticut

Effective date: October 1, 2026