Cooling Centers Open Across Rockland County

ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY — As a heat wave descends on the region, Rockland County officials have compiled a list of 28 local cooling centers for folks without air-conditioning.

SEE: Temperature's Rising: Heat Advisories Issued For Hudson Valley

The list includes community centers, village and town halls and the county's largest shopping center — plus when they're open. In some cases you might have to move from one cooling center to another.

Call first when you can.

For more centers, use New York State's database. The NY Department of Health collects information about seasonal cooling centers from local health departments and emergency management offices.

If a cooling center is not available, libraries, supermarkets, malls, and community swimming pools are great places to stay cool, state health officials said. Check with your village hall, local health department or local news sources for possible additional cooling centers during heat events.