The bill amends Chapter 30-15 of the General Laws regarding "Emergency Management" by introducing new sections that establish protocols for issuing warming and cooling center alerts. Under the new provisions, municipalities are required to create plans for alerting local agencies and organizations about the availability of resources for at-risk individuals during extreme weather conditions. The Director of the emergency management agency is tasked with declaring these alerts based on weather forecasts, specifically when temperatures drop to 36 degrees Fahrenheit or lower for warming centers, and when heat indices reach 95 degrees Fahrenheit or higher for cooling centers.

During these alerts, municipalities must ensure that shelters or centers are open 24/7, provide necessary comfort provisions, and disseminate information about available resources through various communication channels, including the city or town webpage, social media, and United Way's 211. Additionally, municipalities receiving state or federal funding for these centers are required to keep them operational throughout the alert period. The bill also allows municipalities not identified as "hot spots" for homelessness to collaborate with neighboring areas to combine resources and operate regional centers, ensuring comprehensive support for at-risk individuals during extreme weather events. This act would take effect upon passage.