Cooling Centers & Beaches Open Across the County
(BROOME COUNTY, NY) – With extreme heat expected in the coming days, Broome County is reminding residents of local cooling stations and offering free rides on Broome County Transit buses to help people stay safe and cool. Per the National Weather Service, “there is increasing confidence for oppressive heat and humidity starting Sunday through at least Tuesday. Heat index values in the upper 90s to low 100s are forecast with little relief at night due to elevated humidity. Monitor the forecast for details in coming days on this potential for a significant heat wave.”
Broome County Transit will offer free rides from Sunday (6/22) through Wednesday (6/25) to give residents a safe, air-conditioned option to cool off. Below is a list of additional locations to cool down:
- Broome County Public Library
- Broome West Senior Center
- Chenango Bridge Senior Center
- Deposit Senior Center
- Eastern Broome Senior Center
- Fenton Free Library
- First Ward Senior Recreation Center
- George F Johnson Memorial Library
- Jewish Community Center
- Johnson City Senior Center
- Mary L. Wilcox Library
- Northern Broome Senior Center
- Oakdale Commons
- Vestal Public Library
- Vestal Senior Center
- Your Home Public Library
Residents are encouraged to check the hours of operation for each facility before visiting, as hours may vary. A full list of cooling centers across New York State, including Broome County, can be found at https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/weather/cooling/.
As a reminder, all Broome County parks and beaches are open and free to the public. Parks are open from 8 a.m. to dusk daily, and beach hours are 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. daily.
Broome County urges all residents to take precautions during the heat. Stay hydrated, avoid prolonged outdoor activity during peak hours, and check on neighbors who may need assistance.
