<HTML>August 9, 2009 - HIGH TEMPERATURES EXPECTED THIS WEEK IN NYC<BR> <BR> The National Weather Service is predicting temperatures above 90 degrees on Monday, August 10. OEM reminds New Yorkers to take steps to stay cool:<BR> <BR> If you do not have an air conditioner, consider going to a public pool, air-conditioned store, mall, movie theater, library during the hottest part of the day. <BR> <BR> Drink fluids, particularly water, even if you do not feel thirsty. Avoid beverages containing alcohol, caffeine, or high amounts of sugar. <BR> <BR> Cool showers or baths may be helpful, but avoid extreme temperature changes as they can cause nausea or dizziness. <BR> <BR> Check on your neighbors, family, and friends, especially if they are seniors, young children, or people special needs.<BR> <BR> -Learn more about extreme heat (http://www.nyc.gov/html/oem/html/hazards/heat.shtml)<BR> -Download Ready New York's Beat the Heat guide (http://www.nyc.gov/html/oem/html/ready/heat_guide.shtml)<BR> -Visit OEM online (http://www.NYC.gov/oem)<BR>