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When temperatures climb closer to 100°F, life on the streets can go from unbearable to deadly. When the predicted heat index reaches 95°F or higher, the City of New York declares a “CODE RED”. During a Code Red, the BronxWorks Homeless Outreach Team will be working hard to help our most vulnerable neighbors get off the streets and into shelter.

Designated cooling centers are open during a CODE RED all around New York City and the Bronx. If you are living without air conditioning and need a place to cool down contact 311 or click here to find a cooling center near you. Please check on your neighbors, especially the elderly and sick. Cooling centers are open and available to the public. More info

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CODE RED

code red in front of the sun on the left side of the image. A thermometer reading above 100 degrees on the right side of the image

When temperatures climb closer to 100°F, life on the streets can go from unbearable to deadly. When the predicted heat index reaches 95°F or higher, the City of New York declares a “CODE RED”. During a Code Red, the BronxWorks Homeless Outreach Team will be working hard to help our most vulnerable neighbors get off the streets and into shelter.

Designated cooling centers are open during a CODE RED all around New York City and the Bronx. If you are living without air conditioning and need a place to cool down contact 311 or click here to find a cooling center near you. Please check on your neighbors, especially the elderly and sick. Cooling centers are open and available to the public.

The following BronxWorks-run Community Centers are designated as cooling centers for all community members. Please verify CODE RED status by contacting 311:

BronxWorks Betances Cornerstone Community Center
(July 1 – August 24) 8am – 11pm Monday – Friday; 3pm-11pm Saturday & Sunday
547 E 146th St.
Bronx, NY 10455

BronxWorks Classic Cornerstone Community Center
(July 1 – August 24) 8am – 11pm Monday – Friday; 3pm-11pm Saturday & Sunday
286 E 156th St.
Bronx, NY 10451

BronxWorks St. Mary’s Park Cornerstone Community Center
(July 1 – August 24) 8am – 11pm Monday – Friday; 3pm-11pm Saturday & Sunday
595 Trinity Ave.
Bronx, NY 10455

The following BronxWorks Older Adult Centers are open as cooling centers for older adults (age 60+) only. Please verify CODE RED status by contacting 311:

BronxWorks Carolyn McLaughlin Older Adult Center
8am – 5pm Monday – Friday; 8am – 3pm Saturday
1130 Grand Concourse
Bronx, NY 10456
718.508.3203

BronxWorks Morris Older Adult Center
8am – 4pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 8am – 5pm Wednesday
(Weekend Hours may vary) 10am – 6pm Saturday & Sunday
80 E. 181st St.
Bronx, NY 10453
718.933.5300

BronxWorks East Concourse Older Adult Center
8am – 4pm Monday – Friday
(Weekend Hours may vary) 10am – 6pm Saturday & Sunday
236 E. Tremont Ave.
Bronx, NY 10457

BronxWorks Twin Parks West Older Adult Center
8am – 4pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 12pm – 5pm Wednesday
(Weekend Hours may vary) 10am – 6pm Saturday & Sunday
355 E 183rd St.
Bronx, NY 10458

BronxWorks E. Roberts Moore Older Adult Center
8am – 4pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 12pm – 5pm Wednesday
(Weekend Hours may vary) 10am – 6pm Saturday & Sunday
515 Jackson Ave.
Bronx, NY 10455

BronxWorks Soundview Older Adult Center
8am – 4pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 12pm – 6pm Wednesday
391 Bronx River Ave.
Bronx, NY 10473

BronxWorks Sedgwick/Heights Older Adult Center
8am – 4pm Monday – Friday
1553 University Ave.
Bronx, NY 10453

Other New York City Resources

Extreme Heat: Beat the Heat!
Extreme Heat and Your Health (NYC Health)
Cool It! NYC – Outdoor Cooling Resources (NYC Parks)

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