New York City has cooling centers in air-conditioned public facilities for people who are experiencing physical discomfort in a heat wave. Our neighborhood has several cooling centers. Call ahead to make sure they're open.
Windsor Terrace Library
160 East Fifth Street
Phone: (718) 686-9707
Hours: Monday, 1-8; Tuesday, 10-6; Wednesday, 10-6; Thursday 1-6; F 10-6; Saturday, 10-5
Kensington Library
410 Ditmas Avenue
Phone: (718) 435-9431
Hours: Monday, 10-6; Tuesday, 1-8; Wednesday, 10-6; Thursday, 1-8; Friday, 10-6; Saturday, 10-5
Senior Citizens League Of Flatbush Senior Center
550 Ocean Parkway
Phone: (718) 438-7771
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30-5:00
Dorchester Senior Center
1419 Dorchester Road
Phone:(718) 941-6700
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30-4:00
Hours may be extended during a heat emergency.
To find additional cooling centers, see the Office of Emergency Management website at http://gis.nyc.gov/oem/cc/index.htm.
Stay cool and stay safe!
