City of New Orleans Announces Cooling Centers Available for Residents to Stay Cool Amid Excessive Heat

NEW ORLEANS — According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the New Orleans area is experiencing dangerously high temperatures early this week. A combination of heat and humidity could lead to daytime high heat index values—or “feels like” temperatures—of 110–115 degrees between Monday, July 28 and Tuesday, July 29.

NOLA READY HEAT RELIEF MAP

The City of New Orleans has launched the NOLA Ready Heat Relief Map, available at: Heat Relief Map / Recursos para aliviar el calor (arcgis.com). This interactive map lists free, indoor, air-conditioned locations open to the general public. Individuals in need of heat relief should check the map for up-to-date cooling center information.

For heat safety tips, visit: ready.nola.gov/heat

Community organizations or businesses that are willing to serve as free public cooling sites can email ready@nola.gov with the address, dates, and hours of operation to be added to the map.

DAYTIME HEAT RELIEF RESOURCES: MONDAY, JULY 28 AND TUESDAY, JULY 29

The following locations will be open to the public for heat relief on Monday, July 28 and Tuesday, July 29 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., unless otherwise noted:

Libraries:

• Alvar Library (913 Alvar St.) – Water provided

• Norman Mayer Library (3001 Gentilly Blvd.) – Water provided

• Robert E. Smith Library (6301 Canal Blvd.)

• Mid-City Library (4140 Canal St.) – Water provided

• Milton H. Latter Memorial Library (5120 St. Charles Ave.)

• Central City Library (2020 Jackson Ave.)

• Cita Dennis Hubbell Library (725 Pelican Ave.) – Water provided

• Algiers Regional Library (3014 Holiday Dr.) – Water provided

• MLK Library (1611 Fats Domino Ave.) – Water provided

• Nora Navra Library (1902 Bernard Ave.) – Water provided

• New Orleans East Library (5641 Read Blvd.) – Water provided

Multi-Service & Rec Centers (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.):

• Andrew P. Sanchez & Copelin-Byrd Multi-Service Center (1616 Fats Domino Ave.)

• Desire-Florida Multi-Purpose Rec Center (3250 Industry St.)

• Stallings Rec Center (4300 St. Claude Ave.)

• St. Bernard Rec Center (1500 Lafreniere St.)

• Gernon Brown Rec Center (1001 Harrison Ave.)

• Annunciation Center (800 Race St.)

• Rosenwald Rec Center (1120 S. Broad St.)

• Morris F.X. Jeff Sr. Rec Center (2529 General Meyer Ave.)

INDOOR POOLS

• Sanchez Pool (1616 Fats Domino Ave.):
  • 10 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., 1 p.m. – 3:45 p.m., 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
• Gert Town Pool (3411 Broadway St.):
  • Mon: 10 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., 1 p.m. – 5:45 p.m., 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Tues: 10 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., 1 p.m. – 4:45 p.m., 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
• Joe Brown Pool (5601 Read Blvd.):
  • 10 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
• Treme Pool (900 N. Villere St.):
  • 9 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., 1 p.m. – 3:45 p.m., 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.

OUTDOOR POOLS

• George V. Rainey Pool (2529 Gen. Meyer Ave.):
  Mon: 10 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., 1 p.m. – 3:45 p.m., 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  Tues: 8 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., 1 p.m. – 5:45 p.m., 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
• Federal City Pool (2220 Constitution St.):
  • Mon.-Tues.,10 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
• Lyons Center Pool (624 Louisiana Ave.):
  • Mon.-Tues.,10 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.

• Rosenwald Pool (1120 S. Broad St.):
  • Mon.-Tues.,10 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
• St. Bernard Center Pool (1500 Lafreniere St.):
  • Mon.-Tues., 10 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
• Stallings St. Claude Pool (4300 St. Claude Ave.):
  • Mon.-Tues.,10 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
• Whitney Young Pool (6500 Magazine St.):
  • Mon.-Tues.,10 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
• Sampson Pool (3211 Treasure St.):
  • Mon.-Tues., 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Stallings Gentilly Pool (2700 Lapeyrouse St.):
  • Mon.-Tues.,10 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.

OVERNIGHT COOLING CENTER FOR THE PUBLIC: MONDAY, JULY 28 AND TUESDAY, JULY 29 

OVERNIGHT HEAT RELIEF RESOURCES FOR UNHOUSED INDIVIDUALS

• Ozanam Inn (2239 Poydras St.)

• New Orleans Mission (1130 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.)

• Low Barrier Shelter (1530 Gravier St.)

• Salvation Army (4526 S. Claiborne Ave.)

HEAT SAFETY TIPS

Extreme heat can be life-threatening if proper precautions are not taken. Residents are encouraged to check weatherwise.nola.gov for local forecasts before planning any outdoor activities.

To stay safe during extreme heat:

• Stay indoors in air conditioning during the hottest parts of the day.

• If you must go outside, do so early in the morning or late in the evening.

• Wear light, loose-fitting clothing.

• Avoid direct sunlight.

• Drink plenty of water — don’t wait until you’re thirsty.

• Be extra cautious if you’re elderly, very young, or have chronic conditions like diabetes or heart disease.

• Check on neighbors, especially seniors and people with medical conditions.

• Never leave children or pets in a vehicle — even for a few minutes. Interior temperatures can become deadly in as little as 20 minutes. Call 911 if you see a child or pet left unattended in a vehicle.

For more information about heat-related illness, tips on staying cool, or to receive alerts, visit ready.nola.gov.