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Warming Centers in Rockland County

heated facilities in which Nanuet residents can find safe refuge from extreme weather like this weekend's.

Bitter cold temperatures are more than an inconvenience; they pose a serious threat to health and safety.

SEE: Wind Chill Warning Issued: Dangerous Weather in Rockland

Rockland County, in partnership with local towns and villages, offers services to help residents weather the winter months.

Anyone needing immediate assistance should contact 911.

The Rockland County government lists Warming Centers on its website.

A warming center is a heated facility in which residents can find safe refuge from extreme weather. Especially at risk from the cold are the elderly, infants and young children, people with disabilities and persons taking medication for chronic health conditions. Residents who have at-risk friends, neighbors or relatives should help by checking on them periodically. Each of the following locations listed have been designated as Warming Centers. Other sites may become available on an as-needed basis. Please visit individual town and village websites for additional information and updates. Residents using the facilities as Warming Centers should advise facility staff of their presence.

Residents with heat-related problems may contact the county Health Department at (845) 364-2585.

Town of Clarkstown

Clarkstown Town Hall 10 Maple Avenue New City, NY 10956 (845) 639-2010 Hours Available: Weekdays: 9 am - 10 pm

Clarkstown Community Centers are open to town residents during the listed hours. They may also be opened for extended periods of time as needs arise. Please call first to confirm they are open. Available Hours of All Community Centers: Weekdays: 7:00 am - 10:00 pm, Saturdays: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, Sundays: Closed

  • Central Nyack Community Center 58 Waldron Avenue, Central Nyack (845) 358-2500
  • Congers Community Center 6 Gilchrest Road, Congers (845) 268-9700
  • Pascack Community Center - Nanuet 87 New Clarkstown Road, Nanuet (845) 371-6650
  • Street Community Center - New City 31 Zukor Road, New City (845) 634-3039

--Clarkstown Police Department (After hours contact) 20 Maple Avenue New City, NY 10956 (845) 639-5800

--Palisades Center Community Room – West Nyack (Located on the fourth floor by the skating rink) This Warming Center will be staffed as the need arises. The Palisades Center Community Room will be a temporary warming center for Town of Clarkstown residents with heat or utilities problems. Please contact the Mall Security or Clarkstown Police at the below listed numbers. A representative from the Police Department will assist you. Clarkstown Police Department (845) 639-5800 Emergency Dial 911

--Palisades Center Mall Security (845) 348-1010 Third floor by Carousel

Town of Haverstraw

Haverstraw Town Hall 1 Rosman Road Garnerville, NY 10923 (845) 429-2200 Available Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Haverstraw Police Department (After hours contact) 101 West Route 202 Garnerville, NY 10923 (845) 354-1500

Town of Orangetown

Orangetown Town Hall Town 26 Orangeburg Road Orangeburg, NY 10962 (845) 359-5100 Hall Hours: Weekdays: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Orangetown Police Department *In the Community Room 26 Orangeburg Road Orangeburg, NY 10962 (845) 359-3700 Court Rooms 1 & 2

Town of Ramapo

Ramapo Town Hall 237 Route 59 Suffern, NY 10901 (845) 357-5100 Hours Available: Weekdays: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Ramapo Police Department (Contact after 10:00 pm) 237 Route 59 Suffern, NY 10901 (845) 357-2400

Ramapo Cultural Arts Center 64 North Main Street Spring Valley, NY (845) 357-6100 Hours Available: Weekdays 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Ramapo Senior Center 319 Haverstraw Road Suffern, NY (845) 356-2244 Hours Available: Weekdays 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

St. Lawrence Community Center 115 Torne Valley Road Hillburn, NY Hours Available: Weekdays 7:00 am - 10:00 pm; Saturday: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm (845) 753-2324; Sunday: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

Town of Stony Point

Stony Point Town Hall 74 E. Main Street Stony Point, NY 10980 (845) 786-2716 Hours Available: Weekdays: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Stony Point Police Department-Emergency Response Room (After hours contact) 79 Route 210 Stony Point, NY 10980 (845) 786-2422

Stony Point Community Center (RHO Bldg.) Patriot Hills Complex, 5 Clubhouse Lane Stony Point, NY 10980 (845) 947-5261 Hours Available: Weekdays: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Village of Airmont

251 Cherry Lane Tallman, NY 10982 (845) 357-8111 Hours Available: Weekdays: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Village of Haverstraw

40 New Main Street Haverstraw, NY 10927 (845) 429-0300 Hours Available: Weekdays: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Haverstraw Village Community Center 50 W. Broad Street Haverstraw, NY 10927 (845) 429-5731 Hours Available: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm (as needed)

Village of Hillburn

31 Mountain Avenue Hillburn, NY 10931 (845) 357-2036 Hours Available: Weekdays: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Village of Hillburn Community Room (After hours contact) 37 Fifth Street Hillburn, NY 10931 Location can be utilized on an as needed basis, contact Ramapo PD at (845) 357-2400

Village of Nyack

9 North Broadway Nyack, NY 10960 (845) 358-0548 Hours Available: Weekdays: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Nyack Senior Center 90 Depew Avenue Nyack, NY 10960 (845) 353-1311 Hours Available: Weekdays: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Village of Piermont

478 Piermont Avenue Piermont, NY 10968 (845) 359-1258 Option 7 Hours Available: Weekdays: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Piermont Fire Department (Evacuation Center) (After hours contact) 554 Piermont Avenue Piermont, NY 10968 *Available as needed, contact Piermont Police Department at (845) 359-0240

Village of Pomona

100 Ladentown Road Pomona, NY 10970 (845) 354-0545 Hours Available: Weekdays: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Village of Sloatsburg

Sloatsburg Volunteer Ambulance Corp. 62 Washington Ave. Sloatsburg, NY 10974 (845) 753-2445 Hours Available: Weekdays: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Village of South Nyack

282 So. Broadway South Nyack, NY 10960 (845) 358-0287 Hours Available: Weekdays: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Village of Spring Valley

Police Department 200 No. Main Street Spring Valley, NY 10977 (845) 356-7400

Village of Suffern

Community Room Upper level 61 Washington Avenue Suffern, NY 10901 (845) 357-2600 Hours Available: Weekdays: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Village of Suffern Police Department (After hours contact) 61 Washington Avenue Suffern, NY 10901 (845) 357-2300

Village of Wesley Hills

432 Route 306 Wesley Hills, NY 10952 (845) 354-0400 Hours Available: Weekdays: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Village of West Haverstraw

130 Samsondale Avenue West Haverstraw, NY 10927 (845) 947-2800 Hours Available: Weekdays: 8:30 am - 4:30 p

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