I was born and raised in Long Island, NY. Although I make the California Desert my home, I was thrilled to be able to spend some time in the beautiful town of Bellport NY on the south shore of Long Island.
With the scorching heat wave upon us in the American Southwest desert-dwellers pay the price for the near-perfect weather we enjoy the rest of the year. It’s possible to survive this sort of heat, but it’s essential to recognize it for the potential threat that it is and adapt accordingly.