WE ACT Update: Election Day & Heat Wave

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Election Day: Make Sure You Vote!

Today is Election Day, and the polls are open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Click here to find your polling place and click here to learn about Ranked-Choice Voting. Given the heat, we encourage you to head to the polls early, when it should be a little cooler.

Get Cool: Cooling Centers & Cooling Assistance Resources

We are in Day #2 of our first official heat wave of the summer, and it's hot!

It's important to take steps to stay cool because extreme heat is the deadliest impact of climate change. Here are some resources to help you cope with this heat wave:

Find Your Nearest Cooling Center
Enter your address and find the nearest Cooling Centers along with other cooling options in your neighborhood.

Beat the Heat & Heat.gov
These are two resources to help you prepare for extreme heat, recognize the signs of heat-related illness, and stay safe in the heat.

To better prepare for the next heat wave, we encourage you to download and share this Cooling Assistance Resources flyer with your family, friends, and neighbors. The resources available include:

New York City’s Air Conditioner Assistance
See if you are eligible for up to $800 for a window, portable air conditioner, or fan and up to $1,000 for an existing wall sleeve air conditioner.

New York State’s Air Conditioner Assistance
See if you are eligible for a free air conditioner under New York State’s Essential Plan Cooling Program.

New York State’s LIHEAP Cooling Assistance
See if you are eligible for LIHEAP, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which can help provide financial assistance to cool your home.

U.S. CDC’s HeatRisk Forecast
Enter your zip code to get the HeatRisk for your community this week along with actions you can take to keep you and your family safe.

June Membership Meeting: Let’s Talk Transit Justice on Saturday

Join us for our June Membership Meeting on Saturday, June 28th at 10:00 AM at P.S./I.S. 210 – The 21st Century Academy for Community Leadership, which is located across the street from WE ACT at the corner of 152nd & Amsterdam Avenue (501-503 West 152nd Street). We will be talking about transit justice in our community, including congestion pricing, accessibility, and Fair Fares with special guests from the Riders Alliance. RSVP

WE ACT for Environmental Justice

1854 Amsterdam Avenue

2nd Floor

New York, NY 10031

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