A heat wave begins today, bringing dangerously high temperatures across New York City.
Today we'll see heat index hit as high as 105 degrees and a chance of isolated thunderstorms beginning this afternoon.
Take a few minutes this morning to make a heat plan by visiting https://t.co/Iqa7gXBq7R. This includes, but is not limited to:
• Planning to spend time in air-conditioned spaces whenever possible.
• Locating your nearest cooling center by visiting https://t.co/H15g2T3qWX or calling 311.
• Avoiding strenuous activity during the hottest hours.
• Learning the signs of heat illness.
• Calling 311 if you see someone experiencing homelessness who may need assistance.
Then, do what New Yorkers do best: look out for one another.
Check on older adults, people with disabilities, neighbors with chronic illnesses, and anyone who may not have access to air conditioning. A simple phone call or knock on the door could save a life.
Visit https://t.co/Iqa7gXBq7R to make your heat plan today.
Extreme heat is dangerous, but heat illness is preventable. Every employer should do everything in their power to protect their workers from extreme heat. New York City also requires employers to provide Protected Time Off for heat-related illness and prohibits retaliation against workers for requesting it. Employers should provide access to water and shade, build in more time for breaks on the hottest days, and move strenuous work to cooler hours whenever possible. These simple steps can help ensure every worker makes it home safely.
Today is Cat World Domination Day
A reminder that cats have spent centuries convincing humans to feed them, house them and cater to their every need while making humans believe they are the ones in charge
João Fonseca to his mom after beating Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros:
“First I need to make my mom’s day. Happy birthday mom. Thank you very much.”
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