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CBS 2 HD Summer Heat Survival Guide

Everything You Need To Know To Cope With Hot Weather

NEW YORK (CBS) ― Heat and humidity are not just annoying, they can be dangerous -- to your health, to your loved ones, to your pets and to your pocketbook. That's why CBS 2 HD compiled this guide.


COOLING CENTERS
When the heat index is predicted to be dangerously high, New York City and other local governments open cooling centers in air-conditioned public facilities to offer people relief. To find the closest cooling center to you, click here..

You may also contact the following numbers:

New York City: 311
City of Newark: 973-733-4392
Suffolk County: 631-852-4900
Nassau County: 516-573-0636
Westchester: 914-813-5620

OTHER WAYS TO KEEP COOL

Beat The Heat Guide: New York City Office Of Emergency Management.
N.Y.C. Public Swimming Pools: New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.
N.Y.C. Public Beaches: New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.
New York State Public Beaches: New York State Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
Westchester Pools: Westchester County Department of Parks and Recreation.
New Jersey State Beaches: New Jersey Commerce, Economic Growth and Tourism Commission.

STAYING HEALTHY

Tips To Beat The Heat: People planning to spend time outdoors should be mindful of the heat and heed these tips to stay safe.
Recognize The Symptoms Of Heat-Related Illnesses: Learn the symptoms and find out what to do if you or a loved one becomes ill during hot weather.
Avoiding Heat Illness: N.Y.C. Department Of Health And Mental Hygiene: How to do you protect yourself from getting sick from the heat if you're going to be outside?
Hot Weather Health Tips For Seniors: Medical News Today.

HELPING YOUR PETS

Summer Safety Guide For Pets: American Red Cross In Greater New York. Many owners don't realize that pets are extremely susceptible to overheating and much less efficient at cooling themselves than are people.

CONSERVING ENERGY

Conserving Energy In A Heat Wave: Conserving energy during hot weather can make the financial impact of a heat wave less burdensome.

IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS

What does it mean when the National Weather Service issues an 'Excessive Heat Watch,' 'Excessive Heat Warning' or a 'Heat Advisory?'

EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH: Issued for potential of an excessive heat event occurring within the next 24 to 48 hours. Excessive heat events are those when the heat index rises to at least 110 F, and the minimum air temperature has not gone (or is forecast not to go) below 80 degrees for at least a 48 hour period. If the heat event appears to be more likely to verify at the Advisory criteria (see below), then a Watch is not generally issued.

EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING: Issued for excessive heat events occurring within the next 12-24 hours where the heat index rises to at least 110 F, and the minimum air temperature has not gone (or is forecast not to go) below 80 degrees for at least a 48 hour period.

HEAT ADVISORY: Issued for excessive heat events occurring within the next 12-24 hours when the heat index rises to at least 108 F, and the minimum air temperature has not gone (or is forecast not to go) below 78 degrees for at least a 48 hour period.

Historical Information: Number of 100-Degree Days in Central Park

(Source: National Weather Service)

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