City of Rochester
News Release
(Monday, July 16, 2018) – Mayor Lovely A. Warren has
initiated a Cool Sweep Heat Emergency for today, Monday, July 16, in anticipation
of forecasted temperatures exceeding 90 degrees.
Cool Sweep — presented by Avangrid Foundation and
RG&E — is the City’s annual public safety and customer service program that
is triggered when the forecast calls for excessive heat. During a Cool Sweep
Heat Emergency, R-Centers and City branch libraries are opened to serve as
cooling centers, hydrants are opened, and hours at Genesee Valley Park Pool and
Durand Eastman Beach are extended. City spray parks and other City pools are
open regular hours with programming suspended so all can enjoy the water.
Residents are reminded to stay safe when outdoors by
drinking plenty of fluids, wearing loose fitting clothes and taking frequent
breaks while working. Bring pets inside and do not leave them in hot vehicles
for any amount of time.
The 2018 Cool Sweep season runs through August 25 and
Cool Sweeps do not take place on Sundays.
Cool Sweep Heat Emergency operations take place at the
following locations and times:
Heat Emergency Cooling Locations:
• Carter Street R-Center gym (Monday to Friday, closes at
9 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.), 500 Carter St.
• Arnett Branch Library (Monday to Friday, closes at 9
p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.), 310 Arnett Blvd.
• Lincoln Branch Library (Monday to Friday, closes at 9
p.m.; Saturday, noon to 6 p.m.), 851 Joseph Ave.
• Maplewood Branch Library (Monday to Friday, closes at 9
p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.), 1111 Dewey Ave.
• Winton Road Branch Library (Monday to Friday, closes at
9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.), 611 N. Winton Rd.
Hydrant Locations (noon to 4 p.m.):
• #41 School parking lot, 279 W. Ridge Rd.
• Baden Park, Vienna Street gateway
Spray Parks (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.):
• Carter Street R-Center, 500 Carter St.
• Campbell Street R-Center 524 Campbell St.
• Edgerton R-Center, 41 Backus St.
• Humboldt R-Center, 1045 Atlantic Ave.
• David F. Gantt R-Center, 700 North St.
• Thomas P. Ryan R-Center, 530 Webster Ave.
• Roxie Sinkler R-Center, 75 Grover St.
Spray Features – (not a full spray park, 10 a.m. to 8
p.m.):
• Fourth
and Peck Playground, Corner of Fourth and Peck Streets
• Martin
Luther King Jr. Park playground, 353 Court St. (Residents are asked NOT to wade
in the fountains)
• Troup
Street Park, Troup Street and Van Auker Street (between Reynolds Street and
Ford Street)
Swimming Opportunities and Hours of Operation:
• Avenue
D R-Center Pool (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.), 200 Avenue D
• Clinton
Baden Pool (Mon. to Fri. only, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) 485 N. Clinton Ave.
• Durand
Eastman Beach (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.), Lake Shore Blvd. & Kings Highway N.
• Flint
Street R-Center Pool (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.), 271 Flint St.
• Genesee
Valley Park Pool (noon to 9 p.m.), 131 Elmwood Ave.
• Wilson
Foundation Academy (Mon. to Fri. only, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), 200 Genesee Street
Cool Sweep and Cool Sweep Heat Emergency details may be
found at www.cityofrochester.gov/coolsweep,
or by calling the Genesee Valley Park Pool at 428-7888.
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News Media: For more information, contact Press Officer
Jessica Alaimo, 428-7135.