The Big Apple is experiencing the longest suffocating weather alert since 2013.
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The notice of stifling heat for the city of New York is in force until this Sunday, when all the indices predict “hellish” days, with temperatures that could be shoot even over 105 degrees. It will only be until this Tuesday that the thermometer drops to 80 degrees.
The New York City Department of Emergency Management (OEM) keeps the alarms going, noting that the combination of “heat and humidity can be dangerous, especially for people with health problems.”
We are ahead of the extreme heat warning longest since 2013.
The City has put cooling centers into operation, with priority given to people over 60 years of age. In the complexes of New York City Public Housing (NYCHA) A special emergency plan has already been activated. And before the possibility of blackouts the electrical company Conedison will keep in contact with its users.
Check your nearest cooling center
cooling centers (Cooling Centers) These are air-conditioned facilities, such as libraries and community centers, that are open to the public during heat emergencies. Please note that there are new locations for these spaces compared to previous years, for which it is recommended to consult before, if you assume that you will need to go to a center this weekend.
To prevent the spread of COVID-19, people are encouraged that they stay at home if they feel sick.
New Yorkers can now also find pet-friendly cooling centers in all five boroughs. Through a partnership with Petco, additional spaces are offered for seeking relief from the sweltering weather.
NYCHA with relief plan
In the case of NYCHA buildings where there are usually air conditioning supply failures, they have also installed special cooling units.
“Our staff has been preparing throughout the summer to have support teams in place and to review our work order system for relevant red flags to help ensure the safety of NYCHA residents,” said the president. and CEO of NYCHA, Greg Russ.
check the thermostat
Heat, humidity, and increased electricity demand from air conditioning equipment can cause cables overheat and cause cuts of energy.
The key recommendation in these extremely hot days is that these household equipment be used rationally.
“We really need New Yorkers try to keep your thermostat at 78 degrees. That’s enough to keep us calm and there’s no impact to the power supply system,” said Zachary Iscol, OEM Commissioner,
In a statement the ConEdison company He specified that his crews are prepared to respond to any service issues that might happen, and they are urging their customers to save energy.
All local utility companies are asking residents to consider making some changes, such as lowering the blinds, closing the doors to unoccupied rooms, and turning on appliances early in the morning or late at night.
Emergency guide for this heat wave:
- To find the nyc cooling center nearest you, call 311 or visit https://maps.nyc.gov/cooling-center/. This service will be available until Monday night.
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