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nychealthy

@nycHealthy

nycHealthy is the official account of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. User Policy: on.nyc.gov/2mBFgAg

New York, NY

Joined December 2008

nychealthy
@nycHealthy
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An Air Quality Health Advisory is in effect for NYC today, July 15, due to wildfire smoke. On hot days like today, New Yorkers should use A/C when indoors or go to an air-conditioned place: on.nyc.gov/airqualityNYC
nychealthy
@nycHealthy
2h
RT @nycemergencymgt: ⚠️ Air Quality Advisory: Smoke from Canadian wildfires is expected to push AQI to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups level…
nychealthy
@nycHealthy
3h
🚨Heat kills. More New Yorkers die from heat each year than from hurricanes, floods, or winter storms—often in homes without A/C. Let's protect each other: ✅Share cool options ✅Check on older adults + neighbors ✅Take breaks & hydrate if you work outside nyc.gov/beattheheat
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NWS New York NY
@NWSNewYorkNY
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Good morning! Temperatures will reach 100°F in some areas today. A Heat Advisory remains in effect until 9:00 PM tonight. Smoke from nearby wildfires may lead to hazy skies and reduced visibility at times.
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NYCEM - Notify NYC
@NotifyNYC
14h
.@nycemergencymgt & @nycHealthy are advising New Yorkers to prepare for potential deteriorating air quality from Canadian wildfires beginning Weds, 7/15. Limit time outdoors & stay in cool indoor spaces. Free mask distribution at select public libraries: on.nyc.gov/4wHAwdq
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NYC Emergency Management
@nycemergencymgt
17h
Smoke from significant wildfires burning in western Ontario, Canada may affect New York City's air quality. The smoke plume is moving across New York State, and the extent and timing of any ground-level impacts in the city remain uncertain. Any temporary spikes in fine
nychealthy
@nycHealthy
17h
Legionnaires' update: After completing all initial screening tests (PCR tests), we have ordered 76 buildings on the Upper East Side to clean and disinfect their cooling towers.
nychealthy
@nycHealthy
17h
Of those, 57 buildings have confirmed they have already completed the required remediation and 19 are required to complete remediation process by Thursday, July 16. More info: on.nyc.gov/4aRQQjo
nychealthy
@nycHealthy
23h
NYC has services and products to help keep you safe and healthy this summer. Visit nyc.gov/healthysummer to: ☀️Find walk-in cooling centers near you ☀️Locate health clinics for free condoms and STI testing ☀️Order free naloxone kits ☀️Look up restaurant inspection results
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nychealthy
@nycHealthy
Jul 14
Tomorrow, July 15, is the deadline to apply to join our Youth Committee on Mental Health! If you're between the ages of 15 and 24 and passionate about youth mental health in NYC, make your voice heard while earning a stipend. Apply now: on.nyc.gov/3Svz1Ab
nychealthy
@nycHealthy
Jul 14
Hot weather is back today through Thursday! A heat advisory is in effect and cooling centers are open across the city. Find a cooling center near you: on.nyc.gov/3r4UWB5
nychealthy
@nycHealthy
Jul 14
An Air Quality Health Advisory is in effect for NYC today, July 14, due to ozone. On hot days, New Yorkers should use A/C when indoors or go to an air-conditioned place: nyc.gov/airquality
nychealthy
@nycHealthy
Jul 13
We are tracking new cases of Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side. For daily case counts, visit nyc.gov/legionnaires.
nychealthy
@nycHealthy
Jul 13
If you live or work in or have visited ZIP codes 10028, 10128, and 10075 since late June and are experiencing flu-like symptoms, contact a healthcare provider immediately.
nychealthy
@nycHealthy
Jul 13
🌡️ We're in for some hot weather this week, NYC! Make sure to check in with neighbors and loved ones who are older or have health conditions. If they can't stay cool at home, help them get to an air-conditioned place, like a cooling center. More info: nyc.gov/beattheheat
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New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation
@NYSDEC
Jul 13
DEC and @HealthNYGov have issued an air quality health advisory for ozone tomorrow, July 14th, for Long Island and NYC Metro. ☎️: For additional information, contact Air Quality Hotline: 1-800-535-1345 👉 Latest AQI forecast: appfactory.dec.ny.gov/AQI/