{"id":33343,"date":"2024-06-22T15:17:05","date_gmt":"2024-06-22T15:17:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/?p=33343"},"modified":"2024-06-22T15:17:05","modified_gmt":"2024-06-22T15:17:05","slug":"nyc-emergency-management-and-department-of-health-and-mental-hygiene-urge-new-yorkers-to-take-precautions-as-heat-continues-into-the-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/archives\/33343","title":{"rendered":"NYC emergency management and department of health and mental hygiene urge New Yorkers to take precautions as heat continues into the weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEWYORK: New York city emergency management department and the New York city department of health and mental hygiene advise New Yorkers to take precautions to beat the heat.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The National Weather Service has issued a \u2018Heat Advisory\u2019 in effect until 8 P.M. Sunday, June 23.<\/p>\n

Hot and humid conditions are in the forecast throughout weekend, with heat index values in the upper-90s to 100 across the city.<\/p>\n

Scattered showers and thunderstorms will also be possible each afternoon and evening through early next week. These may bring localized heavy downpours and gusty winds; however, flooding is not anticipated in NYC at this time. In addition, there is an Air Quality Health Advisory in effect until 11 P.M. today for ground-level ozone pollution. Finally, beach-goers are urged to exercise caution at Atlantic-facing beaches this weekend due to a high risk of life-threatening rip currents.<\/p>\n

\u201cNew Yorkers, as we brace for high temperatures this weekend let\u2019s prioritize safety by staying hydrated, staying indoors during peak heat, and looking out for one another,\u201d said New York City Mayor Eric Adams.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis year, we have expanded the number of cooling centers available to the public and I encourage anyone looking for a place to beat the heat to take advantage of them or visit one of our city\u2019s beaches. To find your local cooling center, visit our \u201cCool Options\u201d map at finder.nyc.gov\/coolingcenters or by calling 311. Let’s stay prepared and safe.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAs the summer is officially underway and bringing in high heat, I urge all New Yorkers to take precautions,\u201d said NYC Emergency Management Commissioner Zach Iscol.<\/p>\n

\u201cLimit strenuous outdoor activities, stay hydrated, and wear light clothing. Beat the heat by turning on your air conditioner or visiting a Cooling Center. New Yorkers can also stay cool by visiting a museum, house of worship, movie theater, publicly-accessible atriums and lobbies, or other cool spaces. High heat can be dangerous, look out for another, especially older adults, children, and anyone with chronic health conditions. Learn the signs of heat stroke.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHeat is dangerous but taking certain precautions can prevent illness and protect your health,\u201d said Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo, remember to stay hydrated, stay cool, listen to your body and watch out for signs of heat stroke. Last but not least check in on vulnerable individuals, especially older, relatives, neighbors and friends, as well as those with chronic and mental health conditions.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAs always, our schools stand ready to assist the city in any emergency,\u201d said Chancellor David C. Banks. \u201cI am deeply appreciative of our incredible facilities staff and School Safety Agents who will be on hand to open the schools and ensure they are prepared to welcome back students on Monday.\u201d<\/p>\n

The New York city emergency management department and the health department urge New Yorkers to take steps to protect themselves and help others who may be at increased risk from the heat. For more information, including heat-related health tips and warning signs of heat illness, visit NYC.gov\/health or NYC.gov\/beattheheat.<\/p>\n

In New York city, most heat-related deaths occur after exposure to heat in homes without air conditioners. 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.<\/p>\n

To help New Yorkers find relief from the heat, New York city cooling centers will continue to remain open throughout the five boroughs. Senior Centers\/Older Adult Centers will be open to all ages this weekend. Cooling center locations may have changed from last year.<\/p>\n

To find a cooling center, including accessible facilities closest to you, call 311 (212-639-9675 for Video Relay Service, or TTY: 212-504-4115) or visit the City’s Cool Options Map. New Yorkers can now also find cooling centers that welcome pets throughout the five boroughs.<\/p>\n

As a reminder, service animals are always allowed at cooling centers. This year’s newly-revamped map is now available around the clock and allows New Yorkers to easily locate cooling centers, which the City opens during heat emergencies, and cool options, which include free spaces that offer air-conditioned spaces to escape the heat.<\/p>\n

New Yorkers can access a range of outdoor cooling options, including spray showers, drinking fountains, and more. These resources can be found online at Cool It! NYC. Many of these resources are located in neighborhoods across New York City. State Parks, including Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park and its pool are open, and all sprinkler systems are operating at all state parks in New York City.<\/p>\n

During extreme heat, the Department of Social Services (DSS) issues a Code Red Alert. During Code Reds, shelter is available to anyone experiencing homelessness, where those experiencing heat-related discomfort are also able to access a designated cooling area. DSS staff and the agency\u2019s not-for-profit contracted outreach teams engage with individuals experiencing homelessness 24\/7\/365 and redouble their efforts during extreme heat, with a focus on connecting vulnerable New Yorkers experiencing unsheltered homelessness to services and shelter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

NEWYORK: New York city emergency management department and the New York city department of health and mental hygiene advise New Yorkers to take precautions to beat the heat. The National Weather Service has issued a \u2018Heat Advisory\u2019 in effect until 8 P.M. Sunday, June 23. Hot and humid conditions are in the forecast throughout weekend, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":32976,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1469,31,1378],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-33343","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-new-york","category-news","category-us"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33343","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=33343"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33343\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":33344,"href":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33343\/revisions\/33344"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/32976"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33343"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=33343"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=33343"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}