25 Inmates Moved To Temporary Housing At Yaphank Jail After Heating Issue

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Twenty-five inmates at the Yaphank Correctional Facility in New York were moved to temporary housing units as workers make repairs to a 'heating issue' at the jail, the second such issue reported in a week, according to the Suffolk County Sheriff's office.

Why it matters

Maintaining proper heating and cooling is a critical issue for jails and prisons to ensure the health and safety of inmates. Repeated heating problems at the Yaphank facility raise concerns about the overall condition and infrastructure of the jail.

The details

The Suffolk County Sheriff's office told News 12 that they are working to fix the latest heating problem at the Yaphank Correctional Facility, but the specific nature of the issue was not immediately known. Another heating issue in the visiting area that was reported last week has since been resolved.

• The latest heating issue was reported over the weekend.
• A previous heating problem in the visiting area was reported last week.