TROY, NY (June 17) – Mayor Carmella Mantello announced today that the Troy Fire Department will be providing cooling stations to residents during the extreme heat.
Mayor Mantello said, “The forecast for this week includes extreme temperatures, reaching upwards of 104 degrees. In anticipation of the heat, the Troy Fire Department will be setting up cooling stations throughout the city, in addition to our various municipal splash pads, to help keep residents cool. We ask that people be vigilant when outdoors- drink plenty of water, visit airconditioned spaces, limit outdoor activities, and wear sunscreen. Check up on vulnerable neighbors, family and friends, including the elderly and those with pre-existing health issues. If we work together, we can beat the heat.”
The Troy Fire Department will have cooling stations available from 2pm to 7pm throughout the week at:
- Rensselaer Park Elementary School
- 70 110th St
- Historic Market in Little Italy
- 5th Ave, Liberty and Hill St
- Lansingburgh Boys and Girls Club
- Intersection of 113th St and 4th Ave
City of Troy splash pads will be available from sunrise to sunset at:
- Corliss Park
- 1100 8th Ave
- Geneva Pompey Park
- 7th Avenue and Ingalls Ave
- Frear Park
- Lavin Ct, adjacent to Frear Park Ice Rink
- Prospect Park
- 65 Prospect Park Rd
- William Chamberlain Riverfront Park
- 255 Front St
For more information and updates on local weather conditions, please visit the National Weather Service (NWS) website at www.weather.gov/aly/. Additional safety tips are available at www.weather.gov/safety/heat.
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