Cooling centers open Wednesday in Genesee County

Press Release:

With an extreme heat wave sweeping across New York State this week, Genesee County Emergency Management Services, in partnership with Public Health Emergency Preparedness (Genesee and Orleans Health Departments), is committed to ensuring residents have access to safe, cool environments.

Local Cooling Centers: The following cooling centers will be open on the Juneteenth holiday (June 19, 2024):

• Byron-Bergen Public Library, 13 South Lake Ave, Bergen, NY 14416
Phone: 585-494-1120
Open 6/19/24: 10 AM - 1 PM, 2-7 PM
• Genesee County Office For The Aging, 2 Bank St, Batavia, NY 14020
Phone: 585-343-1611
Open 6/19/24: 8 AM-4:30 PM
• Grace Baptist Church, 238 Vine St, Batavia, NY 14020
Phone: 585-343-0729
Open 6/19/24: 12-5 PM

We urge residents to share this information widely to assist those at risk of heat-related illnesses.

A full listing of cooling centers in Genesee County with hours of operation can be found at:
https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/weather/cooling/

If you are a local business, organization, agency, or other entity willing to serve as a cooling center, please contact David Bell at david.bell@geneseeny.gov or call 585-344-2580 ext. 5555.