Nassau Cooling Stations Open for Heat Advisory Wednesday

With forecasts Wednesday of high temperatures and humidity, Nassau County announced that cooling centers will be open July 18, in collaboration with the Village of Rockville Centre, Town of Oyster Bay, Town of North Hempstead and the Salvation Army. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Nassau County, with temperatures expected to hit mid to high 90’s with a heat index of 100 to 104 Degrees.

The cooling center locations are as follows:

Town of North Hempstead:

• Manorhaven Beach Park, Manorhaven Boulevard, Manorhaven (516) 869-6311 (Open Today 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.)

• , Marcus Avenue & New Hyde Park Rd., New Hyde Park (516) 869-6311 (Open Today 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.)

• Charles J. Fuschillo Park, Carle Road at Broadmoor Lane, Carle Place (516) 869-6311 (Open Today 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.)

Rockville Centre:

• The , 50 South Park Avenue, (516) 678-9350 (Open Today 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.)

• The Anderson Recreation Center, 111 Oceanside Road (516) 678-9238 (Open Today 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.)

Town of Oyster Bay:

• William P. Bennett Hicksville Community Center, 28 Carl Street, Hicksville(516) 797-7900 (Open Today 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) 

Salvation Army:

• Freeport Salvation Army, 66 Church Street, Freeport (Open Today 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

The Nassau County Department of Health also offers the following information for residents to protect themselves and others during high temperatures:

• Check on relatives and friends, especially the elderly.
• Increase time spent in an air-conditioned environment.
• Increase non-alcoholic fluid intake.
• Take cool baths.
• Individuals especially at risk, such as the elderly or those with chronic illnesses should refrain from physical activity, avoid being alone, keep their sleeping area well ventilated, and avoid falling asleep in a hot room.
• Eat light, but nutritious foods.
• Avoid the sun at the hottest times of the day.
• Wear a hat and light, loose-fitting clothing.

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.