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COMMUNITY OP-ED JUNE 06, 2025 | The Indian Eye 12

A Safe and Fun Summer

in the Greatest City in the World

Summer is a time for heat waves and extreme heat is our city’s deadliest weather-related

hazard, with an average of more than 500 New Yorkers dying from heat-related causes each

year. We urge New Yorkers to be aware and informed of the dangers of extreme heat

part of summer safety. Every year,
barbeque grills cause thousands of
fires, and many of these fires occur
when a propane grill was used for the
first time after winter storage. So, be-
fore you grill, do a pre-season safety
check on your equipment. Remem-
ber, grills are banned on rooftops
and in multi-unit buildings, and por-
table outdoor patio fireplaces, patio
hearths, fire pits, and chimneys are
strictly prohibited in New York City,
as are all fireworks, which are a ma-
ERIC ADAMS jor safety hazard as well as a quali-
ty-of-life issue.
ummer in the city has begun, Overloaded electrical outlets are
and we want all New Yorkers to one of the major causes of residential
Senjoy the season in the greatest fires. These occur when too many ap-
city in the world. We have so much to pliances are attached to the electrical
offer in terms of activities and out- Fire safety is another important part of summer safety (Agency file photo) system, so stay safe and use only the
door space. But we also want to make appliances you need.
sure that everyone is safe wherever And to prevent power outages
they are: in the sun, on the beach, on during summer evenings, particularly 500 New Yorkers dying from heat-re- that can happen during the hot sum-
the streets, at home, or at work. through the ‘Saturday Night Lights’ lated causes each year. We urge New mer months, conserve energy by set-
Our multi-agency summer safety initiative. Now, 136 sports sites op- Yorkers to be aware and informed of ting air conditioning to 78°, closing
plan is designed to keep you safe and erate on both Saturdays and Sundays, the dangers of extreme heat. Locate blinds, avoiding large appliance use,
improve quality life across the board. including extended hours until 11:00 a nearby cooling option before you and unplugging any electrical appli-
We are expanding beach and water PM. need it, whether it is an air-condi- ances not in use.
patrols, preparing for heat waves tioned space, such as the home of a We know one of the best ways
and extreme weather events, expand- We have also kicked off the friend or family member, a mall, mu- to stay cool is in the water, and our
ing youth programming, protecting seum, or an official New York City public pools will open starting June
against fires, and stopping impaired season at our public beaches. cooling center — like your local pub- 27th. The New York City tradition
driving. Lifeguards are on duty every lic library. There are also pet-friendly of playing in a fire hydrant remains
And we are determined to keep cooling centers in every borough, so popular, but it MUST be done with
New York the safest big city in Amer- day from 10:00 AM to 6:00 please plan ahead to make sure ev- an approved spray cap from your lo-
ica, even during the summer months PM and swimming is prohibited eryone is safe. cal firehouse. The improper opening
— when crime rates often increase. Last summer, we saw how quick- of hydrants can waste 1,000 gallons
We are boosting NYPD presence on when lifeguards are not on duty ly dangerous wildfire smoke blanket- of water per minute or more. Spray
the subways, on the water, and in the and in closed sections. Rip cur- ed our city, even from fires thousands caps reduce hydrant output to a safe
air, and we will be extra vigilant in of miles away. Please sign up for No- 25 gallons per minute while still pro-
removing impaired drivers from our rents are always possible, and tify NYC, the city’s free emergency viding relief from the heat. To obtain
streets. The NYPD’s new Quality we urge everyone to respect notification system, which will keep a spray cap, an adult, 18 years or old-
of Life Division is also ramping up you updated about weather and er with proper identification, can go
enforcement related to noise com- the rules. We are also deploy- air-quality issues. Notify NYC is also to their local firehouse and request
plaints, illegal mopeds and ATVs, ing aerial drone teams to mon- the best way to prepare for other ex- one.
and other common summer concerns. treme weather events, including hur- We know that these are a lot of
But public safety is more than itor the water for shark activity. ricanes, tropical storms, and heavy warnings for one day, but we want to
just policing. We want to make sure rainfall that can result in flash floods. make sure New Yorkers can have a
our youth are having fun — and As you know, summer is a time You can also visit airnow.gov for up- safe and enjoyable summer season in
that our upstream solutions provide for heat waves and extreme heat is to-date information on air quality in the greatest city in the world.
them with things to do this summer. our city’s deadliest weather-related your area. Eric Adams is the Mayor of
We are expanding youth programs hazard, with an average of more than Fire safety is another important New York City, NY

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