As New York City braces for extreme heat this week, city officials are urging residents to make a plan to stay safe and take advantage of resources available across the five boroughs. 

Speaking Tuesday from the New York City Office of Emergency Management headquarters, Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined agency leaders to outline the city's response to the approaching heat wave. 

To help residents stay cool, the city has activated more than 200 cooling centers throughout New York City. 

Locations include the Javits Center, schools, senior centers, and other public facilities. 

The city is also deploying: 

Officials say the upcoming heat could make this one of the hottest Fourth of July periods the city has experienced since 2010. 

Mamdani emphasized that the extreme temperatures are arriving during a busy holiday week, as New York City hosts major events and welcomes visitors from around the world. 

"We know that these temperatures are arriving during what should be a week of celebration, gathering and outdoor fun,” the mayor said. “New York City is welcoming the world this week with the World Cup matches, Fourth of July events and city agencies are currently coordinating.

The mayor also reminded workers that they may be entitled to protected time off during periods of extreme heat. 

A citywide heat emergency will take effect at noon Wednesday and remain in place through July 4. 

Officials are encouraging New Yorkers to: 

City leaders say taking simple precautions now can help prevent heat-related illnesses during what is expected to be a dangerously hot holiday week.