Deer Crossing Fishkill, NY

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Extreme Heat Safety The New York State Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services will never call you asking for personal information. If you receive a call from someone claiming to be from Homeland Security and asking for personal information, it is a scam. Do not share your personal information.

UPDATE as of 9:05pm: 9-1-1 Services are fully RESTORED

9-1-1 SERVICES are currently down in Dutchess County.

If you have an emergency:

TEXT 911 or
CALL one of the following numbers:

845-486-6545
845-486-6546
845-486-6547
845-486-6548

We will continue to provide updates as available.

Please exercise caution! ⚠️

We have recently received reports from other agencies of their residents being assaulted and robbed after withdrawing money from an ATM. We ask our residents to please use caution and be aware of their surroundings when using these machines.

If you see any suspicious activity while attempting to use an ATM, please contact the police department immediately.

‼️An EXTREME HEAT WARNING is currently in effect for Dutchess County through Tuesday, June 24 at 8pm. Dangerously high temperatures and humidity will make it feel like 110 degrees outside. This high heat index can cause heat-related illness for all people. Vulnerable populations, such as infants and young children, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, and pregnant women are at even greater risk. ‼️

☀️LIMIT time spent outdoors. Stay in air-conditioned spaces as much as possible.
☀️HYDRATE – drinking plenty of non-alcoholic fluids.
☀️CHECK on friends and neighbors.
☀️NEVER leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle for any reason!
☀️CALL 9-1-1 if you suspect someone has heat stroke. (Symptoms include throbbing headache, NO sweating, body temp of 103 or higher, red/hot/dry skin, nausea or vomiting, rapid & strong pulse, possible loss of consciousness.)

If you need to find a place to stay cool, visit https://dutchessny.gov/coolingcenters
For a list of cooling centers in other parts of NY State, visit https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/weather/cooling/