Temperatures Expected to Hit 99 Degrees Today
In an effort to help Nassau County residents cope with extremely high temperatures and humidity, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano has announced that cooling centers will be open today, June 9, 2011 in collaboration with the Village of Rockville Centre, Town of Oyster Bay and Town of North Hempstead. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Long Island, with temperatures expected to hit 99 degrees.
“The combination of heat and humidity can become unbearable and dangerous for many of our residents, and the county is doing all it can to provide some relief,” said County Executive Mangano. “I encourage everyone to take precautions to stay as cool as possible.”
Cooling centers that will be open today are:
Rockville Centre
The Rockville Centre Recreation Center
111 Oceanside Road, Rockville Centre
Expected Hours of Operation: 10am – 6pm
The Leonard S. Sandel Senior Center
50 South Park Avenue, Rockville Centre, New York
Town of Oyster Bay
Hicksville Community Center
28 West Carl Street, Hicksville, NY
Town of North Hempstead
Expected Hours of Operation: 11am-10pm
Clinton G. Martin Park
Marcus Avenue & New Hyde Park Rd., New Hyde Park
Michael J. Tully Park
1801 Evergreen Avenue, New Hyde Park
The Nassau County Department of Health also offers the following information for residents to protect themselves and others during high temperatures:
Elderly people, infants, and many individuals with chronic medical conditions are at high risk for heat-related problems and should be very cautious about exposure.
If any person experiences heat stroke or exhaustion, get medical help immediately.
Symptoms of heat-related illnesses may include: headache, dizziness, fatigue, anxiety, nausea, vomiting, and low pulse rate. Other symptoms may include cold pale and clammy skin or hot, flushed dry skin.
For more information, please contact the Nassau County Office of Emergency Management at (516) 573-0636.