With a heat advisory in effect for Nassau County beginning at noon today and lasting through 8pm on Wednesday and with countless residents still without power, Nassau County has activated the County’s cooling centers for a safe place for residents to beat the heat in the air-conditioning and charge their devices. Residents can also keep cool at County pools where the county will be extending hours to provide additional relief.
Heat indexes are expected to be above 90 degrees Monday through Wednesday, soNassau officials urge residents – especially seniors and parents of young children – to take extra precautions during this potentially dangerous stretch of heat and humidity. Drink fluids, limit time in the sun, check on elderly neighbors, and never leave children or pets in the car – even for a quick errand.
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran has called on PSEG Long Island to refund utility bills and reimburse residents for perishable items lost during what she called an unacceptable, extensive power outage.
“I will continue to demand answers from PSEG and do everything I can to get residents back on the grid, while providing some relief from the heat in the meantime,” she said.
Nassau County’s Cooling Center locations and hours include:
- Cantiague Park – 480 W John St, Hicksville, NY
Open 12pm – 6pm
Hockey Rink - Wantagh Administration Building – 1 King Rd, Wantagh, NY
Open 12pm – 6pm
Community Room - North Woodmere Park – 750 Hungry Harbor Rd, Valley Stream, NY
Open 12pm -6pm
Community Room
County pools are open seven days a week. The pools outlined below will be extending hours Monday-Wednesday.
- Cantiague Park Pool – 480 W John St, Hicksville, NY
Extended M – W from 10am – 8pm - Wantagh Park Pool – 1 King Rd, Wantagh, NY
Extended M – W from 10am – 8pm - North Woodmere Park – 750 Hungry Harbor Rd, Valley Stream, NY
Extended M – W from 10am – 8pm
