Town Of North Hempstead Extends Pool, Beach Hours Ahead Of Heat Wave

TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD, NY — With this week's temperatures rising, the Town of North Hempstead has announced accommodations to help residents stay cool.

The following will be in effect during the heat wave from Tuesday, July 14 through Thursday, July 16.

Two cooling centers will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.:

• "Yes We Can" Community Center at 141 Garden Street in Westbury.
• Clinton G. Martin Park, 1601 Marcus Avenue in New Hyde Park.
  

Extended pool hours will be in effect at the following locations:

• Clinton G. Martin Park Pool, New Hyde Park Rd. & Marcus Ave., New Hyde Park 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Manorhaven Beach Park Pool, Manorhaven Blvd., Port Washington, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Harbor Hills Pool, Shore Cliff Pl. & Parkwood Dr. Harbor Hills 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Whitney Pond Park Pool, Northern Blvd. & Community Dr., Manhasset 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Martin "Bunky" Reid Park Pool, Broadway Ave. & Urban Ave., Westbury 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Spray pads will remain open until 9 p.m. at the following locations:

• Blumenfeld Family Park, Main St., Port Washington
• Charles J. Fuschillo Park, Broadmoor Ln. & Carle Rd., Westbury
• Mary Jane Davies Green, Plandome Rd., Manhasset
• Donald Street Park, Donald St. & Laurel St., Roslyn Heights
• Broadway Park, 150 Broadway, Garden City Park

The North Hempstead Beach Park, located at 175 W. Shore Rd., Port Washington, will remain staffed with lifeguards until 8 p.m. through July 16.

The Town of North Hempstead shared a few tips to help keep its residents cool and safe:

• Stay well-hydrated with water throughout the day.
• Take regular breaks when working or playing outdoors.
• Avoid strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Make sure your A.C. is working properly, or you can open a window.
• Wear light-colored, lightweight, loose, and absorbent

• Do not leave dogs or other pets in cars.

Town officials said if someone feels the following symptoms of heat stroke, to call 911 and wrap ice packs in cloth and place them on their neck, wrists, ankles, and armpits:

• Hot, dry, red skin
• Rapid pulse
• High body temperature of more than 105 degrees
• Loss of alertness
• Confusion
• Unconsciousness
• Rapid and shallow breathing