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NYC Warming Centers A resource for all New Yorkers. Extreme cold is deadly. Every New Yorker deserves to be safe and warm. If you see New Yorkers vulnerable to cold, call 311 for immediate help. You can also direct them to a warming center (use the QR code above). When operating, buses or vans may be stationed near major hospitals and Drop-In Centers. Who are they for? For anyone seeking relief from the cold. How to spot them: When activated for extreme cold, warming centers operate all day on sites and on buses across all boroughs throughout the cold weather period. How to access help: When warming centers are open, simply board the bus at any listed location. Outreach staff can connect you to additional resources if needed. For the latest locations and hours contact 311 or visit: on.nyc.gov/warmingcenters

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Warming Centers and Warming Buses During Extreme Cold

Provided by:
NYC Emergency Management (NYCEM)
Type:
Directory
Resource for:
Everyone / Anyone in Need
Keywords:
Weather
During periods of extreme cold, warming centers are open to anyone in need. Warming locations offer warm spaces and food. Warming buses are also available, with vehicles parked outside designated locations to provide temporary relief from the cold. Additional information on winter weather resources is available through the NYC Office of Emergency Management.

More info at:

Website:
on.nyc.gov/warmingcenters
 
Additional Link:
Additional resources at: on.nyc.gov/winterweather
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Emergency Snow Shoveler Positions – Winter 2025–2026

Provided by:
Department of Sanitation (DSNY)
Type:
Jobs and Internships
Keywords:
Job Readiness  •  Public Service  •  Seasonal Work  •  Weather
Emergency Snow Shovelers are needed to clear snow and ice from bus stops, crosswalks, hydrants, and step streets after major snowfalls, on a per-diem, temporary basis. Positions pay $19.14 per hour to start and $28.71 after 40 hours in a week. Applicants must be 18 or older, eligible to work in the U.S., and able to perform heavy labor. Use the link to register.

More info at:

Website:
www.nyc.gov/site/dsny/careers/civilians/emergency-snow-shovelers.page
 
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Cool It! Outdoor Hot Weather Resources Map

Provided by:
Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR)
Type:
Directory
Resource for:
Everyone / Anyone in Need
Keywords:
Hot Weather  •  Outdoors  •  Weather
Visit the Parks Department review their guide to help you find places to stay cool! In their new Cool It! NYC map, you can find places all across the city to hydrate, refresh, and stay in the shade. These include locations with water features (spray showers, drinking fountains, outdoor pools), streets and location with shade trees and areas of greater heat vulnerability. On the same page, Parks offers a downloadable spreadsheet with the full list of NYC Parks spray shower, misting station, and drinking fountain locations

More info at:

Website:
nycgovparks.org/about/health-and-safety-guide/cool-it-nyc
 
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NYC Cool Options

Type:
Directory
Resource for:
Everyone / Anyone in Need
Keywords:
Cooling Centers  •  Weather
When it's very hot, air conditioning will help keep you safe. If you don't have air conditioning, find a cool place to visit nearby, like a friend’s place, a mall, museum, coffee shop, library, or an NYC cooling center. When it's not scorching out but it's still hot, you can also cool off at parks, areas with shade, sprinklers, or pools. Cooling center locations can also be found by calling 311 (VRS: 212-639-9675 or TTY: 212-504-4115).

More info at:

Website:
finder.nyc.gov/coolingcenters/
 
Phone: 311 (VRS: 212-639-9675 or TTY: 212-504-4115)  
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