YONKERS, NY – July 20, 2015 – Mayor Mike Spano announced today the City of Yonkers will designate several locations around the city as Cooling Centers during the forecasted heat wave that will affect the area through tomorrow.

“These Cooling Centers will be made available to all residents in need of a cool place to take a rest and stay hydrated,” said Mayor Spano. “I especially encourage our city’s older adults, residents with medical conditions and those working outside to please stay safe and utilize a Cooling Center located nearest to you if needed.”

Mayor Spano said each Cooling Center will be equipped with water, seating and of course air conditioning. The Mayor has released the following list of locations that will be open as Cooling Centers during specified hours for all residents beginning today and remaining open through Tuesday, July 21:

Peter Chema Center

435 Riverdale Avenue

Yonkers

10:00am-4:30pm

Charles Cola Community Center

945 North Broadway

Yonkers

12:30pm-4:30pm

Coyne Park Community Center

777 Mclean Avenue

Yonkers

12:00pm-8:00pm (Today’s extended hours due to Mayor’s Mobile Tax Office)

12:00pm-4:00pm (Tuesday)

Scotti Community Center

680 Bronx River Road

Yonkers

10am-1:30pm

Nepperhan Community Center 342 Warburton Avenue Yonkers 7:30am-9:00pm

Yonkers Riverfront Library

1 Larkin Center

Yonkers

9:00am-8:00pm

Grinton I. Will Library

1500 Central Park Avenue

Yonkers

9:00am-9:00pm

10:00am-5:00pm

To ensure safety, the Mayor is also raising awareness of heat safety precautions residents should take during periods of extreme heat:

• If you have air conditioning already installed, make sure it works properly before the summer months.
• Install window air conditioners snugly; insulate them if necessary. Check your home's air-conditioning ducts for proper insulation.
• Install temporary window reflectors, such as aluminum foil-covered cardboard, between windows and drapes to reflect heat back outside.
• Install weather stripping on your home's doors and windowsills to keep cool air in and hot air out.
• Cover windows that receive morning or afternoon sun with drapes, shades, awnings or louvers, which can reduce the heat entering a home by up to 80 percent.
• Keep storm windows in place year-round.
• If you don't have air conditioning, open your windows during the coolest part of the day and keep fresh air moving around your home with circulating fans.
• Drink plenty of cool non-alcoholic liquids, especially water.
• Protect your face and head with a wide-brimmed hat, and wear light-colored clothing to reflect sunlight (dark clothing more readily absorbs sunlight).
• Keep pets indoors and refill their water bowls frequently.For more information on City Cooling Centers or for any additional assistance, please call the Mayor’s Help Line at 377-HELP.

Media Contact:

Christina Gilmartin

Communications Director, Office of the Mayor

City Hall: 914-377-6208

Cell: 914-512-4017

Christina.gilmartin@yonkersny.gov

Alert sent on 07/20/2015 at 12:03PM EDT

Mayor Mike Spano

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