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Extreme heat is deadly. New Yorkers’ bodies are not used to long periods of extreme heat, and this increases our risk. Health risks include dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and worsening of health conditions. Everyone is at risk for heat-related illness, but older adults, children, people who work outdoors, and people with existing health conditions are at more risk of getting sick when it’s hot. Learn about Extreme Heat and Health in New York State and how summertime temperatures impact New Yorkers.
Enter your zip code to to get the HeatRisk for this week and actions you can take to keep you and your family safe.
More than half of children who died in a hot vehicle were forgotten by a parent or caregiver. In just 10 minutes, a car can heat up and become deadly.
Learn more at Keep Kids Out of Hot Cars!.
Cooling centers are air-conditioned places to cool down during extreme heat. Recreational areas, including spray parks and community pools, are also great places to cool off. Find a cooling center near you.
Check to see if applications are open and learn more using this English and Spanish flyer.
Learn more at Keep Your Cool During Summer Heat.
