Helping Hand in the Heat: Tips and Resources

Wednesday, July 20th

When a heat advisory is in effect for the region, Long Island will experience temperatures as high as 95-104 degrees.

Did you know?

Heat is one of the leading weather-related killers in the United States
People living in urban areas may be at greater risk from the effects of a prolonged heat wave than those living in rural areas
Those most susceptible to heat stroke are the elderly, small children, and those with weight and alcohol problems.

Heat Cramps

Symptoms include painful muscle cramps and spasms, typically in the abdomen or legs.
Heat cramps are typically an early sign that the body is having trouble with the heat.
Get the affected person to a cool place and have him or her rest in a comfortable position. You can lightly stretch the cramping muscles by applying firm pressure or gently massaging them. Also give them sips of water, or electrolyte-containing fluid.

Heat Exhaustion

Signs of heat exhaustion include cool, pale, clammy or flushed skin, nausea, weakness, dizziness, headache and a fast, weak pulse.
Move the person to a cooler environment with circulating air. Loosen or remove clothing where possible and apply cool, wet cloths or towels to the skin. Give small amounts of a cool liquid to drink, approximately 4 ounces every 15 minutes.

Heat Stroke

Heat stroke is a life-threatening condition that usually follows after ignoring the signs of heat exhaustion. Heat stroke develops when the body systems are overwhelmed by heat and begin to stop functioning.
Symptoms include extremely high body temperature, red skin, changes in consciousness, rapid, shallow breathing, confusion and seizures.
If someone is experiencing heat stroke, dial 9-1-1 immediately.
Attempt to cool them by immersing them in cold water, or sponging them with ice water-doused towels.

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County Cooling Centers & Locations

BeReady is constantly in contact with the counties and will update when new information becomes available.

Nassau County has reported the following cooling centers are open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm:

Conference Room at Cantiague Park Administration Office
480 W., John Street, Hicksville, NY
516-571-7058

First Floor at Mitchell Field Administration Building in Uniondale
1 Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Uniondale
516-572-0400

Community Room at Wantagh Park Administration Building
1 King Rd., Wantagh
516- 571-7640

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Suffolk County has received the following information from the Towns:

Town of Babylon: Town Hall Annex
281 Phelps Lane, North Babylon
631-422-7600
Open: 24/7

Fire Island: Village of Saltire Library/Firehouse
103/105 Broadway, Saltire
631-583-5572
Open: Can be accessed 24/7 through Public Security Personnel (see phone number above)

Town of Huntington:
Click here to see resources posted to TOH Website for TOH Residents

Town of Southold: Peconic Lane Community Center
1170 Peconic Lane Peconic, Southold
631-765-8251
Open: Tuesday July 19- Friday July 22, 9:00 am- 2:00 pm

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Additional Resources

To report an outage to PSEG:

Text OUT to PSEGLI at 773454 or visit:

https://www.psegliny.com/myaccount/customersupport/contactus

To Report a Downed Power Line to PSEG call: 1-800-490-0075

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American Red Cross: How to Get Help: