What you should know
- With dangerously high temperatures and high heat indices expected to return to our area Tuesday, the New York City Department of Emergency Management and the Department of Health advise New Yorkers to take precautions to combat the heat.
- New York City will open cooling centers in all five boroughs beginning Tuesday. The cooling centers will operate with extended hours.
- High temperatures and humidity are forecast Tuesday through Friday, with possible heat indices ranging from 90 to 105 across the city.
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NEW YORK – With dangerous high temperatures and high heat indices expected to return to our area Tuesday, the New York City Department of Emergency Management and the Department of Health advise New Yorkers to take precautions to combat the heat .
High temperatures and humidity are forecast Tuesday through Friday, with possible heat indices ranging from 90 to 105 across the city.
Given this, New York City will open cooling centers in all five boroughs beginning Tuesday. The cooling centers will operate with extended hours.
The Cooling Center Finder will go live at 9:00 pm on Monday night.
To find a cooling center, including the nearest accessible facility, call 3-1-1 or 212-639-9675 for video relay service, or TTY: 212-504-4115 or visit the center locator city cooling here.
New York City opens cooling centers when the heat index is forecast to be 95 degrees or higher for two or more consecutive days, or if the heat index is forecast to be 100 degrees or higher for any length of time . Cooling center locations may have changed from last year.
Look here for the information to find a cooling center in the tri-state area.
New Yorkers can also find pet-friendly cooling centers in all five boroughs. The city also partnered with Petco to offer New Yorkers and their pets additional spaces to seek relief from the heat. All locations can be found in the city cooling center finder. As a reminder, service animals are always allowed in the centers.
Protect your pets from extreme heat
“New York City will have the hottest week of the season so far. As these dangerous conditions return, we encourage New Yorkers to take steps to stay cool and safe, ”said New York City Emergency Management Commissioner John Scrivani. “Thanks to our partners, elected officials and city agencies, we have many cooling centers and outdoor cooling options available across all five boroughs. We encourage all New Yorkers to call 3-1-1 to find the nearest cooling center. “
In New York City, most heat-related deaths occur after exposure to heat in homes without air conditioning. Air conditioning is the best way to stay safe and healthy when it’s hot outside, but some people at risk for heat illness do not have or do not turn on an air conditioner. New Yorkers have until the end of this month to request free air conditioning. Here the information.
New York City’s outdoor pools reopened for the summer. People must wear masks to enter the facility. Pool hours are 11:00 am to 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, seven days a week. Due to the forecast, the pool hours will be extended until 8 pm from Wednesday the 11th to Friday the 13th of August. You can find more information at NYC.gov/parks/pools.
You can find a city-wide map of outdoor cooling options (including spray showers, drinking fountains, and more) by clicking here.
During extreme heat, the Department of Social Services (DSS) issues a code red alert. During this alera, shelters are available to anyone who is homeless, where those experiencing heat-related discomfort can also access a designated cooling area. Transportation to cooling centers is available through DSS outreach teams that connect with potentially homeless people every day of the year and intensify participation during extreme heat.
The New York City Department of Emergency Management and the Department of Health urge New Yorkers to take steps to protect themselves and others who may be at increased risk from the heat. For more information, including heat-related health tips and warning signs of heat illness, visit NYC.gov/health O NYC.gov/beattheheat.
Avoid heat stroke and health risks during extreme heat
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