Photo from Houston at Allen/First Avenue
NYC has activated its Heat Emergency Plan for the first time this year as NYC and other parts of the northeast may see record-setting temps in the days ahead as the heat index will top 100°F.
The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather advisory for the area.
Per the city:🌞Did you know a heat wave is defined as 3 or more consecutive days of 90°F or higher. (heat index not factored in).
— NWS New York NY (@NWSNewYorkNY) June 17, 2024
🌞 Last NYC heat wave: Sep 5-8, 2023
🌞The longest NYC heat wave occurred Aug 24-Sep 4, 1953
🌞There has never been a recorded 6+ day heat wave in NYC in June. pic.twitter.com/Q6k6blnu8G
High heat is a silent killer, posing a disproportionate threat to our most vulnerable residents: adults aged 60 and older, young children, and those with pre-existing health conditions like heart disease, diabetes, mental health conditions, or cognitive impairment. Air conditioning is the best way to stay safe and healthy when it is hot outside, but some people at risk of heat illness do not have or do not turn on an air conditioner.
The city has a map of outdoor cooling options (including spray showers and drinking fountains) at Cool It! NYC and a Cool Options map. (The cooling centers are open as of today.)
There are just a few local cooling center options, including (the Tompkins Square and Ottendorfer library branches are also options)...
• Polish and Slavic Center, Inc. Older Adult Center
103 E. Seventh St.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday
• Meltzer Social Club, Older Adult Center
94 E. First St.
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday
• Educational Alliance Sirovich, Older Adult Center
331 E. 12th St.
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday
