Cooling Centers Available Countywide

Orange County Government

Office of County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release Contact: Rebecca Sheehan

June 23, 2025 Phone: 845.291.2700

Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus Urges Residents to Stay Safe During Extreme Heat

With high temperatures and dangerous heat indexes forecasted across the region this week, Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus is reminding residents to take precautions and utilize local cooling centers available throughout the County.

“With the anticipated extreme heat posing serious health risks these next few days, it’s essential to spread the word about the cooling centers available throughout the County,” said Neuhaus. “These centers offer a safe, cool space for those in need. Please share this information, check on your neighbors (especially the elderly), and stay safe and hydrated.”

Be sure to call ahead to confirm the times before heading out.

Find one near you:

Crawford Town Hall – Pine Bush

845-744-2020 – Call for hours

Goodwill Church – Montgomery

845-457-5959

Sun–Fri: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Sat: Closed

Grace Community Church – Washingtonville

845-496-4372

Mon–Thurs: 9:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m.

Sat: 4:30–6:30 p.m. | Sun: 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Middletown Thrall Library – Middletown

845-341-5454

Mon–Thurs: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Fri: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Sat: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Sun: Closed (Summer hours)

Monroe Free Library – Monroe

845-783-4411

Mon/Tues/Thurs: 9:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Wed: 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Fri: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sat: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Sun: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Municipal Center – Walden

845-778-2177

Mon–Fri: 6:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Closed weekends

Newburgh Free Library – Newburgh

845-563-3600

Mon–Thurs: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Fri/Sat: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sun: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Port Jervis Free Library

845-856-7313

Mon/Tues/Thurs: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Wed/Fri: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Sat: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Port Jervis Youth/Community Center

845-858-4000 – Call for hours

Rec Department Activity Center – Newburgh

845-565-3230

Mon–Fri: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Closed weekends

Village Hall of Warwick

845-986-2031

Mon–Fri: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Closed weekends

Village of Florida Senior Center

845-651-7815

Mon–Fri: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Closed weekends

Village of Goshen Senior Center

845-294-8545 – Call for hours

Village of Greenwood Lake Senior Center

845-477-8482

Tues–Fri: 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Closed Sat–Mon

Warwick Town Senior Center

845-986-1124 – Call for hours

Wawayanda Senior Citizens Building – Slate Hill

845-355-3068

Mon/Wed/Fri: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Tues/Thurs: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Residents are also encouraged to:

Stay indoors during peak heat hours (11 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Drink plenty of water throughout the day
Avoid strenuous outdoor activity
Never leave children or pets in vehicles

For additional information, please contact Rebecca Sheehan, Assistant to the County Executive and Director of Public Information and Media Relations, at 845-291-2700 or presscontact@orangecountygov.com.

To stay informed about County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus’ work and initiatives across Orange County, follow Orange County Government and Steven M. Neuhaus on social media:

• Facebook: @OrangeCountyNYGovt | @Steve.Neuhaus

• Instagram: @OrangeCountyNYGovt | @Steve.Neuhaus

• X: @OCGovNY | @SNeuhausOC

You can also watch NeuCast podcasts and the Leadership Speaker Series on the Orange County Government YouTube channel.

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