07/02/2026
☀️🌡 🥵 It's getting dangerously hot out there! Extreme heat is expected across Long Island today and through the holiday weekend, with temperatures climbing into the 90s and heat index values making it feel even hotter. Hot weather can lead to serious heat-related illnesses.
🐾 🐱🐶Don’t forget to bring your pets indoors. Check on your neighbors. If you start to feel sick, make sure to get inside and contact 911 or your doctor if necessary.
🚫 Avoid strenuous activity. Avoid the sun when possible.
💦 Drink plenty of water – stay hydrated. Skip the alcohol and caffeinated drinks which dehydrate your body and alcohol may dull your perception of the actual temperature.
👕 Wear loose fitting /light colored clothing.
✔️ Check on neighbors that are elderly or have health/breathing problems
❌ NEVER leave anyone or pets in an unattended car, even for “a minute”. Even with the windows cracked open, interior temperatures can rise almost 20° F within the first 10 minutes. When leaving your car, check to be sure everyone is out of the car and do not overlook any children or pets that have fallen asleep.
🐱 Keep your pets indoors and their water bowls full. Watch your pets closely. Avoid walking dogs on hot asphalt, which could burn the pads of their feet.
☀️Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke:
•Heat Stroke: dizziness, very hot and dry skin with no sweat, nausea, confusion, and unconsciousness. Seek medical attention immediately, as heat stroke can be fatal);
•Heat Exhaustion: pale, clammy skin with profuse sweating, dizziness, fatigue, and sometimes abdominal cramping.
❄️ Stay Cool!
