New York City: We’re heading into a few days of extreme heat 🥵🔥☀️Heat is the number one weather-related cause of death in NYC. Make a plan now to stay safe.

What does this mean?
Weather is considered dangerous when temperatures reach 90°F or higher for two or more consecutive days.

How to protect yourself:
✅ Use air conditioning — it’s the most effective way to prevent heat illness and death.
✅ Know your Cool Options, which are safe, air-conditioned spaces you can go to during extreme heat:
• A friend’s or family member’s air-conditioned home
• Libraries, museums, senior centers
• Malls, theaters, coffee shops
• NYC Cooling Centers, open during heat emergencies and free to the public Visit: nyc.gov/beattheheat

💨 Need an air conditioner?
Apply for the HEAP Cooling Assistance Benefit — you may qualify for a free A/C unit.
🗓️ Applications close Monday
🔗 nyc.gov/heap2025