Extreme Heat Advisory – Cooling Centers & Heat Safety

by Tara Silberberg

With dangerously high temperatures expected over the coming days, we encourage everyone to take precautions to stay safe during this period of extreme heat. If you do not have access to air conditioning, cooling centers are available nearby. Please call ahead before traveling to confirm that the location is open and serving as a cooling center.

Ancram Town Hall - 1416 County Road 7Ancram, NY 12502 (518) 329-6512

Red Hook Public Library - 7444 South BroadwayRed Hook, NY 12571 (845) 758-3241

Roeliff Jansen Community Library - 9091 Route 22Hillsdale, NY 12529 (518) 325-4101

Churchtown Firehouse - 2219 CR 27, Hudson, NY - 8am - 8pm Wed-Fri.

Please remember to:

• Drink plenty of water, even if you do not feel thirsty.

• Limit outdoor activities during the hottest hours of the day.

• Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing.

• Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle.

• Check on elderly neighbors, family members, and anyone who may be especially vulnerable to the heat.

  
  

Know the signs of heat-related illness. Heat exhaustion can include heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, nausea, and headache. Heat stroke is a medical emergency. If someone becomes confused, loses consciousness, or has a body temperature above 103°F, call 911 immediately.

For the latest information on cooling centers and heat safety, please visit the Columbia County Department of Health or Columbia County Emergency Management websites and social media pages.

Please stay safe, stay hydrated, and look out for one another.