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Extreme Heat Cooling Programs

Serving counties: Ontario

Programs that provide access to air conditioned facilities, extend the hours during which public swimming pools and local spray grounds are open, activate street shower sites or take other steps to protect the public’s health during dangerously hot weather. Some communities operate hotlines that residents can call if they see people on the street who are in distress due to the heat so that vans can be dispatched to take victims to cooling centers or other places of shelter. At greatest risk during heat emergencies are older adults, young children, individuals with compromised immune systems and people who take certain types of medication. Existing health conditions such as chronic illness, hypertension, circulatory problems, and obesity can also heighten an individual’s vulnerability.

Found 2 resources (displaying 2)

Thru: New York State Department of Health

Eligibility:
None.
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New York State Department of Health

503 Corning Tower
Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY

Thru: Ontario County Department of Social Services/DSS

Eligibility:
Must be a resident of area served. Eligibility is based on family size and annual income. For cooling assistance, must qualify for HEAP and have at least one family member with a medical condition made worse by heat.
Languages:
American Sign Language, Spanish
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Ontario County Department of Social Services Canandaigua

3010 County Complex Drive
Canandaigua, NY

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