Thursday, August 12, 2021

Where to find a local cooling center

The city is under an Excessive Heat Warning through 8 tonight. 

According to the National Weather Service, we're facing "dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 107." There's also an Excessive Heat Watch for tomorrow. 

The above graphic — via Loisaida Community Fridge — shows three cooling centers in the neighborhood. This map has more locations in the city. 

Meanwhile, the city is asking people to conserve energy, etc. ...

5 comments:

Glenn said...

Turning off the lights in Times Square and pressuring big companies to turn the power down might have more impact than telling working people they shouldn't do their laundry.

Anonymous said...

Came here to reiterate what Glenn said. There's so much waste beyond the household electricity user. Turn off Times Square.

Anonymous said...

They close at the same time my building starts getting the hottest.

Anonymous said...

How about generating more power?

noble neolani said...

"We’re facing extreme heat in New York City today. Help us and help each other.
Stay safe and conserve electricity if you can. Let’s get through these next few days together. Here's what you can do"

Unless you have an empty 7000 square foot apartment somewhere in a glass tower on 57th St, then keep the cool on to protect you world class orchid collection