What: Extreme Cold Warning
Where: NYC
When: 10:00 AM on 2/7 to 1:00 PM on 2/8
Hazards: Dangerously cold wind chills expected, with wind chill temperatures potentially reaching as low as 20 below zero. Wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. Hypothermia, frostbite, or even death may occur if proper precautions are not taken.
Preparedness Actions:
- If you must go outside, dress in layers, cover exposed skin, and wear a hat and gloves.
- Check on neighbors, friends, and relatives, especially older adults, those with disabilities, and individuals with access and functional needs.
- Older adults, infants, people with chronic cardiovascular or lung conditions, people using alcohol or drugs & people with cognitive disabilities (like dementia, serious mental illness or developmental disability) are at increased risk.
- Health problems resulting from prolonged exposure to cold include hypothermia, frostbite, and exacerbation of chronic heart and lung conditions. If you suspect a person is suffering from frostbite or hypothermia, call 9-1-1 to get medical help.
- If you lose power and have a disability or access needs or use Life Sustaining Equipment (LSE) and need immediate assistance, please dial 9-1-1.
- If you do not have heat or hot water, place space heaters at least 3 feet from anything that can catch fire and never use a stove, oven or grill to heat your home.
- Call 311 to request assistance for a homeless person.
From October 1 to May 31, NYC building owners must keep indoor temperatures at least 68°F during the day (6 AM - 10 PM) if it's below 55°F outside, and at least 62°F overnight (10 PM - 6 AM), no matter the outside temperature. Call 311 to report suspected indoor temperature violations, or if you own your home and need help with heating bills.
For weather information, please visit www.weather.gov/okx/.
