Lower Hudson Valley cities and towns will have cooling centers for people to escape soaring temperatures expected across the region for days.
National Weather Service is forecasting heat indices from 95 to 107 degrees, with peak temperatures anticipated on Monday, June 23, and Tuesday, June 24, Westchester County government said in a news release.
“Please take this heat seriously. When it is this hot and humid, drink plenty of water, avoid alcohol, and take frequent breaks from outdoor work if it cannot be rescheduled,” Dr. Sherlita Amler, Westchester’s health commissioner, said in the release. “Take time to cool off and spend time in air-conditioned places. Infants, those with asthma, pregnant women, older adults and those with heart disease or other respiratory or heart conditions should spend less time outdoors until the air quality improves and the temperature cools. Be mindful of possible health effects such as coughing or shortness of breath.”
Where to find cooling centers in the Lower Hudson Valley
The New York State Department of Health has a link where people can find the nearest cooling center to their address.
The following is a listing of many of the cooling centers based on what municipalities posted and what a state listing contains. To check the full listing, go to the state Department of Health website.
Cooling centers in Westchester County
Cooling centers in Rockland County
Cooling centers in Putnam County
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Beat the heat: Where are cooling centers available in the Lower Hudson Valley? See list
Reporting by Michael P. McKinney, Rockland/Westchester Journal News / Rockland/Westchester Journal News
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