Notification issued on 7/18/13 at 1:00 PM. Due to continued high temperatures and heat indices, New York City cooling centers will remain open through Sunday, 7/21. For cooling center locations & hours or for more information on avoiding heat illness, please visit http://www.nyc.gov/oem or call 311. For the latest weather information, visit http://www.weather.gov/nyc.
Air Quality Index also bad:
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Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | |
| Health Message: Active children and adults, and people with lung disease, such as asthma, should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors.
Avoid strenuous activity. Seniors and those with respiratory problems should stay indoors. |
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The nearest cooling centers to EMP are:
Epiphany Library, 228 E 23 St
Stein Neighborhood Senior Center, 204 E 23 St
Kips Bay Library, 446 3 Av
Sirovich Neighborhood Senior Center, 331 E 12 St
Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue
