Town Of North Hempstead Opens Cooling Centers, Extends Pool Hours Ahead Of Heat Wave

TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD, NY — With a heat wave inbound for Long Island, starting on Wednesday, the Town of North Hempstead has announced accommodations to help residents stay cool.

These accommodations will be from Wednesday, July 1 through Sunday, July 5:

Two cooling centers will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. One will be located at the "Yes We Can" Community Center at 141 Garden Street in Westbury, and the other will be at Clinton G. Martin Park, 1601 Marcus Avenue in New Hyde Park.

Extended pool hours will be in effect at the following locations:

• Clinton G. Martin Park Pool, New Hyde Park Rd. & Marcus Ave., New Hyde Park 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Manorhaven Beach Park Pool, Manorhaven Blvd., Port Washington 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Harbor Hills Pool, Shore Cliff Pl. & Parkwood Dr. Harbor Hills 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Whitney Pond Park Pool, Northern Blvd. & Community Dr., Manhasset 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Martin "Bunky" Reid Park Pool, Broadway Ave. & Urban Ave., Westbury 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Spray pads will also remain open until 9 p.m. at the following locations:

• Blumenfeld Family Park, Main St., Port Washington
• Charles J. Fuschillo Park, Broadmoor Ln. & Carle Rd., Westbury
• Mary Jane Davies Green, Plandome Rd., Manhasset
• Donald Street Park, Donald St. & Laurel St., Roslyn Heights

The North Hempstead Beach Park, located at 175 W. Shore Rd., Port Washington, will remain staffed with lifeguards until 8 p.m. from July 1 through July 5.

"While we’re all excited for the summer season, it often comes with a handful of dangerous days," North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena said. "Whether you beat the heat by visiting a local cooling center, hopping into one of our fantastic town pools, or swimming in Hempstead Harbor, North Hempstead will always offer opportunities for our neighbors to stay healthy and hydrated."

The Town of North Hempstead shared a few tips to help keep its residents cool and safe:

• Stay well-hydrated with water throughout the day.
• Take regular breaks when working or playing outdoors.
• Avoid strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Make sure your A.C. is working properly, or you can open a window.
• Wear light-colored, lightweight, loose, and absorbent

• Do not leave dogs or other pets in cars.

Town officials said if someone feels the following symptoms of heat stroke, to call 911 and wrap ice packs in cloth and place them on their neck, wrists, ankles, and armpits:

• Hot, dry, red skin
• Rapid pulse
• High body temperature of more than 105 degrees
• Loss of alertness
• Confusion
• Unconsciousness
• Rapid and shallow breathing