Two Cooling Stations are open for the first heatwave of the season: the Recreation Center (23 West Center Street) and the Public Library (313 Main Street). Both offer AC, bathrooms, and free WIFI.

The Beacon Recreation Center is open to the public for this heat wave on on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of this week from 9am-3pm.

Heat Stroke Symptoms

The City of Beacon amplified Dutchess County Emergency Management’s warning about the heat wave, which included a reminder of Heat Stroke Symptoms:

“‼️An EXTREME HEAT WARNING is currently in effect for Dutchess County through Tuesday, June 24 at 8pm. Dangerously high temperatures and humidity will make it feel like 110 degrees outside. This high heat index can cause heat-related illness for all people. Vulnerable populations, such as infants and young children, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, and pregnant women are at even greater risk. ‼️”

☀️LIMIT time spent outdoors. Stay in air-conditioned spaces as much as possible.
☀️HYDRATE – drinking plenty of non-alcoholic fluids.
☀️CHECK on friends and neighbors.
☀️NEVER leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle for any reason!
☀️CALL 9-1-1 if you suspect someone has heat stroke. (Symptoms include throbbing headache, NO sweating, body temp of 103 or higher, red/hot/dry skin, nausea or vomiting, rapid & strong pulse, possible loss of consciousness.)

If you need to find a place to stay cool, visit https://dutchessny.gov/coolingcenters

For a list of cooling centers in other parts of NY State, visit https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/weather/cooling/