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Heat Advisory for Allentown: Resources and Safety Tips
Due to a heat advisory in effect for the area, the City of Allentown urges residents to stay indoors this week in a cool location, if possible. We’d also like to share the following resources available to residents:
Pools
On Tuesday 7/16 and Wednesday 7/17, City pools will be open from 12-7pm to residents and season pass holders only as capacity allows, at no cost. Address verification required.
Cedar Beach Pool 101 N Ott St
Irving Pool 731 N Irving St
Mack Pool 1901 Mack Blvd
Public Air-Conditioned Buildings
Anyone, especially older adults, in need of air conditioning can visit these locations during the specified times.
Allentown Public Library 1210 Hamilton St from 8am-8pm Monday-Friday
Cumberland Gardens Community Room 501 E Cumberland St from 3:30-7pm Tuesday & Wednesday (subject to change)
Executive Education Charter School 555 Union Blvd from 8am-1pm Tuesday & Wednesday (please use Union Blvd entrance)
Lehigh Valley Active Life 1633 Elm St from 8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday (please use doors facing parking lot)
Spray Parks
City spray parks are open 11am-8pm daily. There is no cost to use the spray parks.
Bucky Boyle Park 10 Pump Pl
Old Fairgrounds 5th St between Gordon & Liberty St
Valania Park 531 Union St
*A reminder that City ordinance prohibits people from swimming or bathing in creeks or waterways within City parks, which presents both maintenance and safety concerns.
Water Curtains
On Tuesday 7/16 and Wednesday 7/17, the following cooling stations, operated by the Allentown Fire Department, will be available from 11-3pm.
Roosevelt Park 271 Camp St
Jordan Park 1001 N 6th St
Union Terrace Soccer Fields across from UT Elementary
Extreme heat can be dangerous for everyone, especially young children and older adults. Heat-related illnesses can cause significant injury and possibly death. Stay hydrated, stay indoors with air-conditioning if possible, and check on relatives and neighbors to ensure they are staying cool. Also, take extra care of pets during this heatwave. If someone is overcome by heat, move them to a cool, shaded spot. For heat strokes, heat-related, and other emergencies, please call 9-1-1.
Thank you to all involved in planning and offering these resources, including the City of Allentown’s Parks & Recreation, Fire, Police, EMS, & Health Departments, Allentown Public Library, Lehigh Valley Active Life, Allentown Housing Authority, Executive Education, and the PPL Center.
Information provided to TVL by:
Genesis Ortega
Communications Manager
Office of the Mayor
http://www.AllentownPA.gov
