Dear Neighbor,

Due to expected high temperatures, NYC cooling centers, NYC Parks public pools, and spray showers are open now through Saturday 7/29. For more information see below or visit:http://NYC.gov/beattheheat.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to my office if you need assistance. We can be reached at 718-792-1140, please leave a voicemail if you call after 5 PM, or via email at [email protected]. 

In Community,

Amanda Farías

Council Member, District 18

Cooling centers in Council District 18 include: Bronx River Older Adult Center, Clason's Point Library, Sotomayor Community Center, Castle Hill Library, Castle Hill Kips Bay, Soundview Library, and more.

To find the nearest cooling center, call 311 or visit: https://maps.nyc.gov/cooling-center/

Public pools and spray showers in Council District 18 include: the pool at Playground 174 in Bronx River, and spray showers in Virginia Playground, Noble Playground, Castle Hill Playground, Space Time Playground, Soundview Park, Randall Playground, Havemeyer Playground, Watson Gleason Playground, P.O. Serrano Playground, Harding Park, and more.

For updates on NYC public pool openings and where to find spray showers visit: https://www.nycgovparks.org/about/health-and-safety-guide/cool-it-nyc

What Are the Symptoms of Heat Illness? What Should I Do If I Am Experiencing Symptoms?

There are two main types of heat illness: heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat stroke can be fatal. Call 911 if you are experiencing the following symptoms of potentially deadly heat stroke: 

• Hot, dry skin 
• Nausea or vomiting 
• Trouble breathing 
• Fast pulse 
• Weakness or dizziness 
• Confusion 
• Loss of consciousness 

Symptoms of heat exhaustion: 

• Heavy sweating and cold, clammy skin 
• Muscle cramps 
• Lightheadedness or dizziness 
• Headache 
• Nausea