Brookfield Health Department

01/23/2026

Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips:
DPH urges residents to take the following steps to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning:
• Never use generators, grills, or fuel-powered equipment inside homes, garages, basements, or near open windows or doors.
• Place portable generators at least 20 feet from the home, with exhaust pointing away from buildings.
• Install carbon monoxide alarms on every level of the home and near sleeping areas.
• Keep dryer vents, exhaust pipes, and vehicle tailpipes clear of snow.
• Have heating systems and fuel-burning appliances inspected yearly by qualified professionals.

Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include headache, dizziness, fatigue, confusion, nausea, and loss of consciousness. If multiple people in a home feel sick at the same time and feel better outdoors, carbon monoxide may be present. Anyone with symptoms should leave the home immediately, call 911, and contact the Connecticut Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.

BE SAFE and call 911 for emergencies....

01/23/2026

In response to extreme cold temperatures, the town of Brookfield has opened Warming Center(s) beginning at 12PM(noon) on Friday, January 23, 2026, and remaining in effect until 12PM(noon) on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
https://portal.ct.gov/governor/news/press-releases/2026/01-2026/governor-lamont-activates-severe-cold-weather-protocol-friday-afternoon?language=en_US

12/30/2025

In response to extreme cold temperatures, the town of Brookfield has opened Warming Center(s) beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, December 29, 2025, and remaining in effect until noon on Sunday, January 4, 2026.
https://portal.ct.gov/governor/news/press-releases/2025/12-2025/governor-lamont-activates-severe-cold-weather-protocol-monday-night-to-sunday-afternoon?language=en_US

09/29/2025

As you are finding Spotted Lanternflies* remember to
1. take a picture
2. make note of the address
3. use the states reporting tool so they can track the population growth

I linked it below, you can also search Spotted Lanternfly CT Gov reporting tool

*Spotted Lanternflies are super invasive, and pretty new to CT, so we are being asked to smush the ones we see to help stop established populations from forming

07/28/2025

Cooling centers have been activated due to Extreme Hot Weather Protocol from 7/28/25 at noon through 7/30/25 at 8pm.

06/20/2025

Cooling centers will be open as extreme heat approaches...

02/26/2025

Recall Alert!!!
Please click the link below for additional information...
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Nazzaro-Recalls-Children-Bowling-Pin-Sipper-Cups-Due-to-Risk-of-Lead-Poisoning-Violation-of-Federal-Lead-Content-Ban?utm_campaign=&utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=20250221

01/21/2025

In response to extreme cold temperatures, the town of Brookfield has opened Warming Center(s)!!!
https://portal.ct.gov/governor/news/press-releases/2025/01-2025/governor-lamont-activates-connecticuts-severe-cold-weather-protocol-beginning-sunday-night?language=en_US

11/20/2024

Town of Brookfield's Air Quality Index as of noon is between 52-54 PM2.5. Current level is considered as "Moderate", which means that "if you are unusually sensitive to particle pollution, consider reducing your activity level or shorten the amount of time you are active outdoors" according to the AirNow.gov.

Please see link below for additional information.
https://www.airnow.gov/?city=Brookfield&state=CT&country=USA

Feel free to contact us at 203-775-7315 if you have any questions.

11/20/2024

Guidelines for Private Well Users in times of Drought or Low Precipitation!

10/12/2024

09/12/2024

Product Recall !!!
Please see the link below for additional information...
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Red-Toolbox-Recalls-Stanley-Branded-Jr-Kids-Garden-Sets-Due-to-Lead-Poisoning-Hazard-Violation-of-Federal-Ban-for-Lead-in-Paint-Sold-Exclusively-by-Costco-Wholesale?utm_campaign=recalls&utm_content=M1&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=20240912