Community Corner

Cooling Center Opens in Hampton Bays

The center will be open until 4 p.m. each day this week.

With temperatures to reach 100 degrees by Wednesday and last through the weekend, the Town of Southampton has opened its three cooling centers, one located in Hampton Bays.

The centers will be open each day this week from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cooling Center Locations:

Flanders/Riverside
655 Flanders Road
(631) 702-2375

Bridgehampton
585 Bridgehampton Sag Harbor Turnpike
(631) 537-3027

Hampton Bays
25 Ponqougue Avenue
(631) 728-1235

The town is also urging residents to take precautions to avoid heat stroke and heat exhaustion by avoiding strenuous activities, wear light clothing, use air conditioning and stay hydrated.

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