Beat the Heat: Extreme Weather Resources

Wednesday, July 7th

Updated July 7, 2021 12:00pm

A heat advisory is in effect until 8:00pm for parts of our region including Eastern Suffolk County.

Extreme heat can be particularly dangerous for senior citizens and people with limited mobility and chronic health conditions. Please be sure to check on friends and neighbors who may be vulnerable. Stay safe!

Know the Warning Signs

Call 911, if you or someone you know is experiencing any of the following symptoms:
Hot, dry skin
Trouble breathing
Rapid heartbeat
Confusion, disorientation, or dizziness
Nausea or vomiting

Learn more signs of heat exhaustion, heat stroke and heat cramps and tips to be prepared.

NASSAU COOLING LOCATIONS & CENTERS

Hicksville – Cantiague Park Administrative Office
480 West John St., Hicksville
516-571-7056
Monday – Friday from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM

Uniondale – Community Room Mitchell Field Administration Building
1 Charles Lindbergh Blvd., First Floor, Uniondale
516-572-0400

Wantagh Park Community Center*
o1 King Road, Wantagh
516-571-7460
*When activated as a cooling center, the above locations will operate from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

For more information on Nassau Cooling Centers, visit www.nassaucountyny.gov/4690/Warming-Cooling-Centers

SUFFOLK COOLING LOCATIONS & CENTERS

Huntington: (For Town Residents Only) Dix Hills Ice Rink
575 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills, NY 11748

Shelter Island: Shelter Island Senior Center
o44 S. Ferry Road, Shelter Island NY 11964
(631) 749-1059

Riverhead: Senior Center (Open until 4pm)
60 Shade Tree Lane Riverhead NY 11901
631-722-4444

Fire Island: Saltaire Village Hall Library
631-583-5572

Babylon: Town Hall
200 Sunrise Highway Lindenhurst NY 11757
631-957-3000
Senior Centers open as cooling centers.