New York City is asking local houses of worship to serve as Cooling Centers during extreme heat this summer. This initiative, coordinated by the city's Department of Emergency Management and the nonprofit NY Disaster Interfaith Services, aims to protect vulnerable residents from the dangers of high temperatures. To qualify, each center must be air-conditioned, provide drinking water, and operate during daytime hours. The city will issue alerts about heat emergencies, with participating centers receiving prior notice to prepare for visitors seeking refuge from the heat.
The city's Emergency Management Department has initiated a request for houses of worship to become Cooling Centers this summer, thereby providing critical relief to vulnerable residents.
Cooling Centers are activated when extreme heat warnings are issued, requiring facilities to meet specific qualifications such as being air-conditioned and open to the public.
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