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Helping you Beat the Heat

When temperatures soar in NYC it’s essential that you are aware of the potential signs of heat related illnesses and the measures you can take to prevent them.

Click here to view the “Beat the Heat” brochure from the New York City Office of Emergency Management.

In addition, Selfhelp Community Services, Inc. has made cooling sites available. Staff are available with juice, snacks and games in addition to an air-conditioned room.

Selfhelp cooling sites include:

Selfhelp Austin Street Senior Center
106-06 Queens Boulevard
Forest Hills, NY 11375
718-520-8197

Selfhelp Benjamin Rosenthal Senior Center
45-25 Kissena Boulevard
Flushing, NY 11355
718-886-5777

Selfhelp Clearview Senior Center
208-11 26th Avenue
Bayside, NY 11360
718-224-7888

Selfhelp Maspeth Senior Center
69-61 Grand Avenue
Maspeth, NY 11378
718-429-3636

Selfhelp Prince Street Senior Center
36-12 Prince Street
Flushing, NY 11354
718-961-4550

For information regarding Selfhelp cooling center hours, please contact each center directly. New York City also has established cooling sites, which are in effect when the temperature is above 100°. To locate the one nearest you call 311.

 
 
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