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New York City’s scorching heatwave—temperatures hitting 100 degrees—is turning deadly, especially for unhoused residents with no access to air conditioning or water. With an extreme heat warning in effect, the city’s response includes cooling centers, extended pools, and 600 outreach workers hitting the streets to check on vulnerable people. Teams like Aly Coleman’s from the Center for Urban Community Services are handing out water, sunscreen, and calling for EMS when needed—sometimes multiple times in an hour. While survival is the immediate goal, these workers also aim to build trust and connect people with housing. If you see someone in distress, call 911—immediate medical help is critical when the heat is this brutal.

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