Places to Stay Cool in Mamaroneck

The below content was submitted by Richard Slingerland, village manager for the Village of Mamaroneck.

Keeping Cool in Mamaroneck:

As an update, here are some options for people to stay cool in Mamaroneck today and tomorrow.

• Cooling Centers are not opening, based on the assessment at this time by Con Edison that they do not predict or expect electrical outages due to the expected higher demand during this heat wave.
• The Town of Mamaroneck is extending the hours of the to 7 p.m. and will go beyond that if necessary. 
• At the , the outside pool hours will be extended to 8 p.m. and the big pool closes at 8:40 p.m.
• The Village of Mamaroneck is extending the hours of the Sprayground at today and tomorrow until 8 p.m.

Conserving Electricity:

With the extremely hot weather forecast for this week, especially today and tomorrow, the Village of Mamaroneck is issuing this heat advisory, and energy conservation advisory.

Heat Advisory and Personal Safety Tips:

The National Weather Service (NWS) and other agencies have issued an Excessive Heat Warning for the New York Metropolitan Region, which includes the Village of Mamaroneck and our neighboring communities. 

• Potential impacts and concerns for everyone include heat-related disorders for children, the elderly, and people performing physical activities, especially during the peak heat times that are reached mid-day.
• Precautions that should be taken to limit strenuous activity outdoors during the day, and drink plenty of fluids to remain hydrated. 
• Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. 
  • Heat stroke is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by body temperatures reaching 104-degrees or higher.  A detailed description of from the Westchester County Health Department describes heat stroke as a serious and life-threatening condition that claims many lives nationwide each year. 
  • Symptoms include hot, dry skin, shallow breathing, a rapid, weak pulse and confusion. People with potential heat stroke should seek immediate medical attention, and take immediate steps to reduce body temperature to more normal levels. 
  • Heat exhaustion symptoms include dizziness, muscle weakness, and nausea or vomiting.  Treatment should include rehydration and cooling—drink plenty of fluids.
•  Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing, wear a broad-rimmed hat and drink plenty of water.
• Workers who are working outdoors should schedule regular rest in shaded or air conditioned environments, and drink plenty of fluids.
• Stay indoors in cooler, air-conditioned environments.
• Never leave children or animals in a closed, parked vehicle.  The risk is life-threatening. 
• Limit the drinking of alcohol or caffeinated beverages, which can lead to dehydration.