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** Dear Neighbors,
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An excessive heat warning is in effect until 8pm this Friday (8/13). The most intense heat will occur during the afternoon and early evening hours.
The NYS Depts of Environmental Conservation and Health have also issued an Air Quality Health Advisory ([link removed]) for the NYC metro area for Wednesday (8/11), from 11am through 11pm.
The pollutant of concern is Ozone.
As temperatures soar, please stay safe and check on any neighbors who might need assistance.
* Seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health conditions are at increased risk.
* Homes without air conditioning can become much hotter than the outdoors over the course of the day.
* Anyone working outdoors should use great caution -- heat stroke is an emergency! In cases of heat stroke, call 9-1-1.
* For more information and safety tips on avoiding heat illness, visit www.NYC.gov/beattheheat.
NYCHA residents should call (718) 707-7771 or use the MyNYCHAapp ([link removed]) to report heat-related issues in their buildings.
Cooling centers in our area are listed below.
* Click here ([link removed]) or call 311 for updates and to see additional locations.
* Hours may be extended at some of these sites.
Morningside Heights Library
2900 Broadway / (212) 864-2530
Open 10am - 6pm (Mon-Fri) & 10am - 5pm on Saturday / wheelchair accessible
The Center at the Red Oak NSC - Seniors Only
135 W. 106th Street / (212) 749-7015
Open 8:30am - 4pm (Monday-Friday), closed on weekends / wheelchair accessible
Bloomingdale Library
150 W. 100th Street / (212) 222-8030
Open 10am - 7pm (Mon & Tues), 11am - 7pm (Wed & Thurs) & 10am - 5pm (Fri & Sat) / wheelchair accessible
Goddard Riverside NSC - Seniors Only
593 Columbus Avenue / (212) 873-6600
Open 8am - 4pm (Monday-Friday), closed on weekends / wheelchair accessible
St Agnes Library
444 Amsterdam Avenue / (212) 621-0619
Open 10am - 6pm (Mon, Fri & Sat) and 10am - 7pm (Tues, Wed & Thurs) / wheelchair accessible
JASA Club 76 NSC - Seniors Only
120 W. 76th Street / (212) 712-0170
Open 8am - 4pm (Monday-Friday), closed on weekends / wheelchair accessible
Project Find Senior Center - Senior Only
141 W. 73rd Street / (212) 787-7710
Open 9am - 7pm (Mon-Fri) & 9am - 5pm on Sunday, closed on Saturdays / wheelchair accessible
Riverside Library
127 Amsterdam Avenue / (212) 870-1810
Open 10am - 7pm (Mon-Thurs) & 10am - 5pm (Fri & Sat) / wheelchair accessible
West 65 Street NSC - Seniors Only
250 W. 65th Street / (212) 874-0860
Open 8am - 4pm (Monday) & 8am - 5pm (Tues - Fri) / wheelchair accessible
Project Find Clinton NSC - Seniors Only
530 W. 55th Street / (212) 580-0888
Open 8am - 5pm (Monday-Friday), closed on weekends / wheelchair accessible
Assistance with obtaining an air conditioner: eligible New Yorkers can obtain free air conditioners, including installation, through the New York State Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). Click here ([link removed]) for information on eligibility and how to apply, or call 311 and ask about the cooling assistance benefit.
Cool Off Outside
There are outdoor spray showers and misting stations in parks, playgrounds and public housing developments throughout the Upper West Side. Find the one closest to you using the Cool It! NYC map ([link removed]) .
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My office is working with seniors, the disabled, the recently un (or under) employed, the food insecure, people with housing issues, and all those suffering the many consequences of this pandemic, to help in any way we can.
Please call (212) 873-0282, leave a message and we will call you back as soon as possible; email
[email protected] (mailto:
[email protected]) ; or check our website, HelenRosenthal.com ([link removed]) . We update it on a regular basis with information about public benefits, non-profit resources, and health facts Upper West Siders need to get through the pandemic.
Warmly,
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