Record-High Temperatures Expected In B-BP Today

With record-high temperatures expected in Bayport-Blue Point today, the Town of Islip announced the opening of cooling centers to help residents beat the heat.

The first center for this season will be open today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Brentwood Senior Center. Red Cross personnel will be on hand to treat anyone suffering from the effects of the intense heat. The high heat and humidity that is expected can lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke. 

"I strongly encourage residents to take advantage of this," said Town of Islip Supervisor Phil Nolan.  "The Town will do all that it can to keep our residents safe from the heat during the coming days and weeks."

With temperatures estimated to reach the mid-90s today, the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) reminds its customers to use electricity efficiently as a way to conserve energy and avoid spiking bills.

LIPA Chief Operating Officer Michael D. Hervey said, “LIPA has enough capacity available to meet the projected peak demand for the forecasted hot and humid stretch… we remind our customers to use energy wisely over the next few days to help keep their energy bills down.”

LIPA offered the following tips to use energy efficiently:

• Put air conditioners on timers, don't let them run when not at home
• Set air conditioners at 78 degrees
• Use fans to circulate cool air, which helps cut air conditioner use
• Set refrigerators and freezers at most efficient temperatures
• Run major appliances such as clothes and dishwashers in the morning or late evening to avoid the peak demand hours of 2 to 8 p.m.

High temperatures and high electric demand can sometimes cause scattered heat-related outages. LIPA will have extra crews available to address those heat-related outages in a quick and safe manner. In addition, LIPA advises that conserving electricity will help reduce the potential for outages.

Customers who experience an outage should call 1-800- 490-0075 or can visit LIPA’s Storm Center online at http://www.lipower.org/stormcenter.

For more information about the cooling centers please call 224-5730.