Event Summary

Narrative

Heat wave impacting all five boroughs hit New York City on July 6, 2021 in the second heat emergency of the 2021 summer season. High temperatures over the two days reached 96 degrees.

Description

Hazard Event Type

Extreme Heat

Critical Issues

Extreme Heat, Air Quality

Start Time

7/6/2021 05:00 PM

End Time

7/7/2021 05:00 PM

Media Links

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Activations

NYCEM Plans Activated

1

Emergency Operation Center

Yes

Safety

Fatality data reported in the Hazard History Consequence Tool is verified through public media outlets. Sources are included in media links when available.

Injuries

0

Fatalities

0