TEMPERATURE AND AIR QUALITY WARNINGS

BE CAREFUL!

June 24, 2013, 8:16 a.m.

"The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for New York City today until 6PM tomorrow. These conditions are dangerous to health. Avoid strenuous activity. People without air conditioning, older adults, and people with chronic health conditions are most at risk. Cooling centers will be open.

For locations, hours, and more information on avoiding heat illness, visit http://www.nyc.gov/oem or call 311."

Animals are also in danger. Do not leave them alone in a car--not even with the windows open. Do not walk them on hot asphalt, which can burn their paw pads.

Hot Weather Tips for animals
ASPCA: http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/pet-care-tips/hot-weather-tips.aspx
Petfinder: http://www.petfinder.com/dogs/dog-care/hot-weather-tips/

12:19 p.m.

"The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for New York City until 11:00 PM. Active children, adults, and people with lung disease, such as asthma, should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors. For more information visit http://www.dec.ny.gov/."

• Weather forecast updates: www.weather.gov/nyc 
• Heat-beating tips: heat-beating tips from OEM

Before you go to a cooling center, call it to confirm the times it opens and closes.

Some cooling centers:

Windsor Terrace Library
160 E Fifth St

Phone:(718) 686-9707
Contact:Barbara Delamadrid, Ianthee Williams
Agency:Library
Borough:Brooklyn
Hours*:M 10-6; Tu 10-6; W 1-8; Th 1-6; F 1-6; Sa 10-5
Please check this website daily. Cooling centers may change hours of operation.
ExtendedHours:No
Wheelchair Accessible:NO

Kensington Library
410 Ditmas Av

Phone:(718) 435-9431
Contact:Gladys Russo, William Lewnes
Agency:Library
Borough:Brooklyn
Hours*:M 10-6; Tu 1-8; W 10-6; Th 1-8; F 10-6;Sa 10-5
Please check this website daily. Cooling centers may change hours of operation.
ExtendedHours:No
Wheelchair Accessible:NO

Dorchester Neighborhood Senior Citizens Center
1419 Dorchester Rd

Phone:(718) 941-6700
Contact:Joanne Biswakarma
Agency:DFTA
Borough:Brooklyn
Hours*:M - F 8-4
Please check this website daily. Cooling centers may change hours of operation.
ExtendedHours:Hours may be extended during a heat emergency
Wheelchair Accessible:YES

 

Boro Park Y Neighborhood Senior Center
4912 14 Av

Phone:(718) 435-3804
Contact:Judy Liff
Agency:DFTA
Borough:Brooklyn
Hours*:M - F 9-4:30
Please check this website daily. Cooling centers may change hours of operation.
ExtendedHours:Hours may be extended during a heat emergency
Wheelchair Accessible:YES

Brookdale Neighborhood Senior Center/Agudath Israel of America
817 Av H

Phone:(718) 434-8670
Contact:Aron Heineman
Agency:DFTA
Borough:Brooklyn
Hours*:M - F 8-4
Please check this website daily. Cooling centers may change hours of operation.
ExtendedHours:No
Wheelchair Accessible:YES

Prospect Hill Senior Services Center
283 Prospect Av

Phone:(718) 499-9574
Contact:Carla Zecca
Agency:DFTA
Borough:Brooklyn
Hours*:M - F 8-4
Please check this website daily. Cooling centers may change hours of operation.
ExtendedHours:Hours may be extended during a heat emergency
Wheelchair Accessible:YES

 

Park Slope Neighborhood Senior Center
463A 7 St

Phone:(718) 832-3726
Contact:Denise Johnson
Agency:DFTA
Borough:Brooklyn
Hours*:M - F 8-4
Please check this website daily. Cooling centers may change hours of operation.
ExtendedHours:Hours may be extended during a heat emergency
Wheelchair Accessible:YES

 

Brooklyn Central Library
10 Grand Army Plaza

Phone:(718) 230-2407
Contact:John McClelland
Agency:Library
Borough:Brooklyn
Hours*:M 9-6; Tu 9-9; W 9-9; Th 9-9; F 10-6; Sa 10-6; Su 1-5
Please check this website daily. Cooling centers may change hours of operation.
ExtendedHours:No
Wheelchair Accessible:YES