Centers available to help people mitigate health risks posed by high temperatures.

(Binghamton, N.Y.) The Broome County Health Department in partnership with the American Red Cross has announced the opening of “cooling stations” for people to manage their health during today’s high temperatures. The cooling centers will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the following locations:

St. Cyril & Method Church Hall, 148 Clinton Street, Binghamton, NY

BC Transit Route 7 Clinton (in front of the church)

Endwell Fire Station, lower level, 3508 Country Club Road (near Hooper Road)

BC Transit bus route 35-W Bus (Dunkin Donuts stop)

If you don’t have air conditioning, spend some time in one of the following air conditioned senior centers, the mall, public library or at Wilson Hospital’s cafeteria, at the Picciano Building, Baldwin Street entrance.

Broome West
2801 Wayne Street, Endwell, NY 13760; Phone: 785-3427
Open: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Deposit
14 Monument Street, Deposit, NY 13754; Phone: 467-3953
Open: Tuesday & Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

East Side
254 Robinson St., Binghamton, NY 13904; Phone: 723-4292
Open: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Eastern Broome
27 Golden Lane, Harpursville, NY 13787; Phone: 693-2069
Open: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

First Ward  (Operated by City of Binghamton. OFA provides meal program and joint programming.)
226 Clinton Street, Binghamton, NY 13905; Phone: 729-6214
Open: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Additional tips to manage during hot weather:

• Take a cool shower or bath.
• Drink plenty of water unless you have specific directions otherwise from you doctor.
• Refrain from drinking liquids that contain caffeine, alcohol, or large amounts of sugar – these actually cause you to lose more body fluid. 
• If you have air conditioning, stay inside where it is cool. 

Even a few hours spent in air conditioning can help your body stay cooler when you go back into the heat.