Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - With oppressive heat and humidity on the way, the city of Buffalo and Niagara Falls are opening cooling centers for the weekend.
AUTUMNWOOD SENIOR CENTER1800 Clinton Street8AM-4PM
THE BELLE CENTER104 Maryland Street8:30AM-9PM
DELAVAN-GRIDER COMMUNITY CENTER977 E. Delavan Avenue8AM – 8 PM
DOROTHY J. COLLIER COMMUNITY CENTER118 E. Utica Street8:30AM-1PM
EDWARD SAUNDERS COMMUNITY CENTER2777 Bailey Avenue9AM-9PM
GEORGE K. ARTHUR COMMUNITY CENTER2056 Genesee Street9AM-6PM
GLORIA J. PARKS COMMUNITY CENTER3242 Main Street8AM-9PM
HENNEPIN COMMUNITY CENTER24 Ludington Street9AM-6PM
HISPANIC UNITED OF BUFFALO254 Virginia Street8:30AM-3:30PM
NORTHWEST BUFFALO COMMUNITY CENTER155 Lawn Avenue8:30AM-4:30PM
RICHMOND-SUMMER SENIOR CENTER337 Summer Street8AM-4PM
SCHILLER PARK SENIOR CENTER2057 Genesee Street8:30AM-4PM
WILLIAM-EMSLIE YMCA SENIOR CENTER585 William Street6AM -9PM
The list of participating cooling centers in Buffalo will be updated HEREas well as a complete list of City pools and splashpads.
Niagara Falls Mayor Paul A. Dyster and John Caso, Director of Parks and Public Worksannounced extended pool and air conditioned cooling center hours to offset high temperatures forecastedthrough the weekend. With hot and humid conditions expected through Saturday the following city poolswill hold extended hours on Thursday and Friday from 11 am until 6 pm for those in need:● Center Court● D'Amelio Park● 91st Street● Hyde Park Splash Pad
The city will also hold pool hours at the following locations Saturday:● Center Court (11 am - 2:30 pm)● 91st Street (2:30 pm - 4:30 pm)
In addition, the John Duke Senior Center will hold extended cooling center hours from 8 am until 6pm on Thursday and Friday.
Those at greatest risk for heat-related illness include infants and children up to four years of age, andthose 65 years or older.
The Niagara Falls Fire Department asks that residents take the following steps to avoid heat-relatedillness or injury:● Stay in an air-conditioned indoor location as much as possible● Drink plenty of fluids, even if you don't feel thirsty● Schedule outdoor activities carefully● Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing and sunscreen● Take cool showers or baths to cool down● Never leave children or pets in cars





