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07/06/2024 | Press release | Archived content

Emergency Cooling Centers Remain Open this Weekend as Excessive Heat Continues

July 6, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

Emergency Cooling Centers Remain Open this Weekend as Excessive Heat Continues

NEW ORLEANS - According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the New Orleans area is experiencing dangerously high temperatures into this weekend. A combination of heat and humidity could lead to daytime high heat index values, or "feels like" temperatures, of 108 to 113 degrees between Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7.

NWS has issued a heat advisory, and additional heat-related advisories and warnings are likely. Showers and thunderstorms may provide some relief from the heat, but temperatures are expected to remain high. 

NOLA READY HEAT RELIEF MAP

The City of New Orleans launched the NOLA Ready Heat Relief Map, which can be found at Heat Relief Map / Recursos para aliviar el calor (arcgis.com).  This interactive map lists locations with free, indoor air-conditioned locations for the general public. Individuals in need of heat relief should check this interactive map for updated information for cooling centers. 

For tips on how to beat the heat, go to ready.nola.gov/heat.

Community organizations and/or businesses that are willing to act as a free community cooling site for the public should email [email protected] with the address, dates, and available hours to be added to the map. 

HEAT RELIEF RESOURCES DURING THE DAYTIME SATURDAY, JULY 6

Anyone seeking relief during the daytime may visit the following locations on Saturday, July 6:

  • Joe Brown, 9am-2pm (5601 Read Blvd)
  • Morris FX Jeff, 9am-2pm (2529 General Meyer Ave)
  • Rosenwald Annex, 9am-2pm (1120 S Broad St)
  • Louisiana SPCA, 12pm-5pm (1700 Mardi Gras Blvd)
  • Robert E Smith Library,10am-5pm (6301 Canal Blvd)
  • Mid-City Library,10am-5pm (4140 Canal St)
  • Nix Library,10am-5pm (1401 S Carrollton Ave)
  • Children's Resource Center Library,10am-5pm (913 Napoleon Ave)
  • City Dennis Hubbell Library, 10am-5pm (725 Pelican Ave)
  • Algiers Regional Library,10am-5pm (3014 Holiday Dr)
  • Norman Mayer Library,10am-5pm (3001 Gentilly Blvd)
  • Alvar Library,10am-5pm (913 Alvar St)
  • NO East Regional Library,10am-5pm (5641 Read Blvd)
  • MLK Jr Library,10am-5pm (1611 Fats Domino Ave)
  • Main Library,10am to 5pm (219 Loyola Ave) (Water Provided)
  • Central City Library, 10am to 5pm (2020 Jackson Ave) (Water Provided)

Indoor Pools - 9am-2pm

  • Treme Pool, 900 N. Villere St
  • Joe Brown Pool, 5601 Read Blvd
  • Gert Town Pool, 3411 Broadway St
  • Sanchez Center Pool, 1616 Fats Domino Ave

Outdoor Pools - 9am-2pm

  • Stallings Gentilly Pool, 2700 Lapeyrouse St
  • Lyons Pool, 624 Louisiana Ave
  • Stallings St Claude Pool, 4300 St. Claude Ave
  • Sampson Pool, 3211 Treasure St
  • Whitney Young Pool, 6500 Magazine St
  • St Bernard Pool, 1500 Lafreniere St
  • Rosenwald Pool, 1120 S. Broad St.

HEAT RELIEF RESOURCES OVERNIGHT FOR THE UNHOUSED SATURDAY, JULY 6

  • Ozanam Inn shelter, 2239 Poydras St
  • The New Orleans Mission shelter, 1130 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd
  • Low Barrier Shelter, 1530 Gravier St
  • Salvation Army shelter, 4526 S. Claiborne Ave

HEAT RELIEF RESOURCES DURING THE DAYTIME SUNDAY, JULY 7

Anyone seeking relief during the daytime may visit the following locations on Sunday, July 7:

  • Rosenwald is open from 9am-6pm (1120 S Broad)

HEAT RELIEF RESOURCES OVERNIGHT FOR THE UNHOUSED SUNDAY, JULY 7

  • Ozanam Inn shelter, 2239 Poydras St
  • The New Orleans Mission shelter, 1130 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd
  • Low Barrier Shelter, 1530 Gravier St
  • Salvation Army shelter, 4526 S. Claiborne Ave

SAFETY TIPS

These hot temperatures can become life-threatening if the proper precautions are not taken. Residents can visit weatherwise.nola.gov to find localized updates on weather conditions when considering outdoor activities.

Residents are advised to take the following precautions to prevent health emergencies due to overexposure to extreme heat:

  • Stay indoors in air conditioning during the hottest parts of the day.
  • If you must perform outdoor activities, do so early in the morning or late in the evening.
  • Wear light, loose-fitting clothing.
  • Avoid unnecessary exposure to the sun.
  • Be sure to drink plenty of water, and do not wait until you're thirsty.
  • The very young, the elderly and those with chronic medical conditions, such as diabetes or cardiovascular disease, are at a greater risk for heat-related health issues and should take extra precautions to stay cool and hydrated.
  • Check on neighbors, children, the elderly & chronically ill to make sure they are okay, especially every hour if power outages occur.

Children and pets should never be left unattended in a vehicle. Even in 70-degree weather, the interior temperature of a vehicle can increase rapidly to over 100 degrees in just 20 minutes. Cracking a window does not help. Leaving a child or pet unattended in a vehicle often leads to a life-threatening emergency. Anyone who sees a child or animal unattended in a vehicle is urged to call 9-1-1 immediately.

For more information about heat-related illnesses and tips on staying cool, please visit ready.nola.gov/.

For more information and safety tips visit nola.ready.gov. To receive up-to-date alerts text NOLAREADY to 77295.

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