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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, June 20, 2012

A Heat Advisory is in effect, this means that a period of hot temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. During the hot summer months seniors and those with chronic health conditions are at the greatest risk for heat stroke. To avoid being overcome by the heat, take the following precautions:  Take frequent cool showers or baths;  Wear light-weight and loose-fitting clothing;  Drink plenty of water and eat fruit to replenish fluids in the body  Eat light meals.  If you don’t have an air conditioner, keep your rooms well ventilated with fans and open windows. Close south facing curtains to keep the sunlight out. What can you do to help a senior in your neighborhood? ……..Go knock on the door and ask how things are going. The person may not realize they are suffering from heat exhaustion. Know the signs of HEAT STROKE  Flushed face  High body temperature  Headache  Nausea  Rapid pulse  Dizziness and confusion If you recognize any of these symptoms in an elderly person, take immediate action and call 911 Temperatures inside the home should not exceed 85 degrees Fahrenheit for prolonged periods of time. Invite them into air conditioning, offer to take them to an air conditioned movie, mall or senior center. Places to go to beat the heat during the day: the local indoor mall, library or make a reservation at a senior center for lunch. For senior (60+) transportation call (518) 437- 5161. For more information call Albany County NY Connects at 447-7177.

Do you need transportation to a cooling center? For older adults age 60 and over can call the Albany County Senior Transportation Services Program at CDTA. The phone number to call is (518) 437-5161.

If you are having any of the signs of heat stroke you should call 911 ACDFA Senior Congregate Meal Programs: Westview Homes Noon M-F B’nai B’rith Apartments Noon M-F 680 Central Ave. Albany 400 Hudson Albany 482-2120 465-2293 Townsend Park Apartments Noon M-F Colonie Senior Service Centers Inc. 45 Central Ave. Albany Noon M-F Beltrone Living Center, 6 229-3105 Winners Circle, Colonie 459-2857 Cohoes Community Center Watervliet Senior Center 2240 Remsen Street, Cohoes 1501 Broadway 237-7523 237-7523 Senior Projects of Ravena 9 Bruno Boulevard, Ravena 756-8593

Libraries are good places to go to sit and cool off here is a list of libraries around Albany County and their summer hours:

Albany Public Library Main Branch Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 pm, Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 1- to 5 pm Altamont Free Library • M –Thurs 9 – 8 pm, F- 9 -5 Sat. 9-12 Sunday, 2-5pm

Berne Public Library • Monday, 4-8 pm, Tue 9-6pm Wed. 4-8pm, Thurs 9-8pm Sat. 9-1pm

Bethlehem Public Library • Monday - Friday:, 9am - 9pm, Saturday10- 5pm

Cohoes Public Library Monday and Wednesday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. , Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.•

Colonie Town Library • Monday-Thursday 9 - 9 pm, Friday 9 - 6 pm, Saturday 9 - 5 pm Guilderland Public Library • Monday through Friday: 10 am to 9 pm, Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm

Menands Public Library • Monday12:30 - 8:30pm Tuesday5:30 - 8:30pm Wednesday12:30- 8:30pm Thursday 5:30 - 8:30pm, Friday12:30 - 4:00pm, Saturday,10:00 - 1:00pm

RCS Community Library (Ravena) •Monday - Thursday10 -8:30, Friday 10-5 and Saturday10 – 1pm Rensselaerville Library • Monday 2-5pm, Tuesday 10-5pm, Wednesday 10-8pm, Thursday 10- 8pm, Fri 10-5pm, Sat 11-2 Voorheesville Public Library • Monday – Thursday 10:00- 9:00pm, Friday 10:00 - 6:00pm, Saturday10:00- 1:00pm:

Watervliet Public Library • Mon - Thur: 12:00 to 8:00 p.m , Friday: 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Westerlo Public Library Monday – 2 – 6 pm, Tuesday – 2 - 8 pm, Wednesday – 9 – 2 pm, Thursday – 3– 8 pm, Friday – 4 – 8 pm, Saturday – 9 – 2 pm