by Dena Collins | Aug 6, 2026 | EP Alerts
NYC Extreme Heat Advisory New York City is under a heat advisory for Thursday August 6 and Friday August 7 with heat index values forecasted to top 100 degrees. Hot weather will continue through the weekend, and temperatures will likely remain elevated next week....
by Dena Collins | Jul 31, 2026 | EP Alerts
Upper East Side Legionnaires’ Disease Cluster The New York City Department of Health has announced that the elevated risk associated with the Upper East Side Legionnaires’ disease cluster has ended. The incubation period for new cases has now passed, and...
by Dena Collins | Jul 28, 2026 | EP Alerts
Heavy Rain, Flash Flooding, and Severe Storms Expected Across New York The New York State Department of Health (DOH) is advising healthcare facilities, home care agencies, and hospice providers to prepare for a series of summer storms expected to bring heavy rainfall,...
by Dena Collins | Jul 17, 2026 | EP Alerts
CDC Advisory: Cyclosporiasis Today, the Department of Health (DOH / the Department) shared an Advisory from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding cases of domestically acquired cyclosporiasis in multiple US states. Since May 1, 2026, CDC has...
by Dena Collins | Jul 16, 2026 | EP Alerts
Canadian Wildfire Smoke May Impact New York Air Quality Smoke from wildfires in Canada is expected to affect air quality across parts of New York beginning today. Air Quality Index (AQI) levels are forecast to reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (Orange) and could...
by Dena Collins | Jul 14, 2026 | EP Alerts
Extreme Heat and Severe Weather Expected Across New York State Home Care Providers Should Prepare for Prolonged Heat Through Friday Home care provider agencies should prepare for a prolonged period of dangerous heat and potentially severe weather expected across New...
