NEWBURGH - Due to the current heat
wave, the City of Newburgh has designated the Activity Center
at 401 Washington Street
as a Cooling Center for our residents. Residents can stop by and spend the day in
air-conditioning; perhaps bring a board game, cards or a book.
The cooling center will be open Wednesday & Thursday, June 20 and 21
from 8:30 a.m.- 10 p.m.
The City is asking residents to check on their neighbors,
particularly the elderly, and to take the following precautions:
- Drink more fluids; don’t wait until you are
thirsty to drink. Avoid alcohol and
caffeine which dehydrate the body.
- Wear lightweight, light-colored
clothing. Light colors reflect away
some of the sun’s energy.
- Wear a wide-brimmed hat or use and umbrella.
- Always use sunscreen with a SPF of 15 or
higher
- Eat small meals and more often.
- Slow down.
If you must engage in strenuous activity, do it during the coolest
part of the day, usually between 4 and 7 am.
- When temperatures are extreme, stay indoors, ideally in an air-conditioned
place.
- Never leave anyone, a person or animal in a parked vehicle.
Although anyone at any time can suffer heat-related illness,
some people are at greater risk than others. People aged 65 or older are
particularly susceptible to heat-related illnesses and complications that can
result during periods of high temperatures and humidity. Individuals with
chronic respiratory illnesses, such as asthma or diabetes, may also find that
their conditions worsen during these times.
Infants and young children are also at increased risk for
complications in the summer heat. Reduce the amount of physical activity during
hot and humid conditions and arrange outdoor play before 10 a.m. and after 2
p.m. to avoid the hottest sun of the day.
For more information, contact the City of Newburgh Recreation Department at
565-3230, or the City Hall hotline at 569-7398.
