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Westchester County officials are taking steps to help residents stay safe as a potential heat wave moves through the region.

County pools and beaches will stay open an extra hour on Wednesday and Thursday, giving people more time to cool off.

The extended hours apply to several locations, including Playland Pool and Beach, Glen Island, Saxon Woods, Sprain Ridge Pool, Brook Tibbett and Wilson's Wave.

On July 1 and July 2, those facilities will remain open until 7:30 p.m., with last entry at 7 p.m.

Health officials are urging residents to take the heat seriously and stay hydrated.

With several America 250 events planned across the county this week, including Yonkers and White Plains, officials say they are working to ensure residents can celebrate safely despite the high temperatures.