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August 12, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Announces Emergency Cooling Centers Available for Residents to Stay Cool Amid Excessive Heat

NEW ORLEANS — According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the New Orleans area is experiencing dangerously high temperatures this week. NWS has issued a heat advisory, and additional heat-related advisories and warnings are likely. A combination of heat and humidity could lead to daytime high heat index values, or “feels like” temperatures, of 108 to 112 degrees from Monday, Aug. 12 to Friday, Aug. 16.  

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 ready@nola.gov with the address, dates and hours to be added to the map.  

DAYTIME HEAT RELIEF RESOURCES: MONDAY, AUG. 12 – SATURDAY, AUG. 17  

Anyone seeking relief during the daytime may visit the following locations on Monday, Aug. 12 – Saturday, Aug. 17 

  • Louisiana SPCA (1700 Mardi Gras Blvd.): Monday - Friday, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.  
  • Milton H. Latter Memorial Library (5120 Saint Charles Ave.): Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Friday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.  
  • Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center Library (4300 S. Broad Ave.), Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.  
  • Robert E. Smith Library (6301 Canal Blvd.): Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Friday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.    
  • Mid-City Library (4140 Canal St.): Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. -7 p.m. and Friday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.    
  • Nix Library (1401 S. Carrollton Ave.): Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Friday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.   
  • Children’s Resource Center Library (913 Napoleon Ave.): Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Friday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.    
  • Cita Dennis Hubbell Library (725 Pelican Ave.): Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. -7 p.m. and Friday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.   
  • Algiers Regional Library (3014 Holiday Dr.): Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Friday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.  
  • Norman Mayer Library (3001 Gentilly Blvd.): Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Friday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.  
  • Alvar Library (913 Alvar St.): Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Friday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.   
  • East New Orleans Regional Library (5641 Read Blvd.): Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Friday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.  
  • MLK Jr. Library (1611 Fats Domino Ave.): Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Friday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.  
  • Main Library (219 Loyola Ave.): Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Friday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.  
  • Rosenwald Rec. Center (1120 S. Broad St.): Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.    
  • Annunciation Rec. Center (800 Race St.): Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.   
  • Desire-Florida Multi-Purpose Rec. Center (3250 Industry St.): Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.    
  • Gernon Brown Rec. Center (1001 Harrison Ave.): Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.    
  • Joe Brown Rec. Center (5601 Read Blvd.): Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.   
  • Lyons Rec. Center (624 Louisiana Ave.): Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.   
  • Milne Rec. Center (5420 Franklin Ave.): Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.   
  • Andrew P. Sanchez & Copelin-Byrd Multi-Service Center (1616 Fats Domino Ave.): Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.   
  • Treme Rec. Center (900 N. Villere St.): Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.   
  • Cutoff Rec. Center (6600 Belgrade St): Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.   
  • St. Bernard Rec. Center (1500 Lafreniere St.): Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 
  • Stallings Rec. Center (4300 St. Claude Ave.): Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.   

Indoor Pools – Monday - Saturday  

  • Treme Pool (900 N. Villere St.): Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.   
  • Joe Brown Pool (5601 Read Blvd.): Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.    
  • Gert Town Pool (3411 Broadway St.): Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.   
  • Sanchez Center Pool (1616 Fats Domino Ave.): Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.   

Outdoors Pools – Monday - Saturday  

  • Stallings Gentilly Pool (2700 Lapeyrouse St.): Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.   
  • Lyons Pool (624 Louisiana Ave.): Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.   
  • Federal City Pool (2220 Constitution St.): Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.    

OVERNIGHT HEAT RELIEF RESOURCES FOR THE UNHOUSED: MONDAY, AUG. 12 – SUNDAY, AUG. 18   

  • Ozanam Inn, 2239 Poydras St.   
  • The New Orleans Mission, 1130 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.   
  • Low Barrier Shelter, 1530 Gravier St.   
  • Salvation Army, 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 and 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, tips on staying cool and to receive up-to-date alerts, please visit ready.nola.gov. 

 

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