Cooling Centers open Monday – Wednesday at the Senior Center and Public Library
July 15, 2024An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect until 6 a.m. Wednesday. An Excessive Heat Watch is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.
For the Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 108. For the Excessive Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105 are possible.
In addition to the excessive heat, there are chances for afternoon and evening thunderstorms through Wednesday. Some of the storms could be severe. The primary hazards with any storms will be damaging winds and heavy downpours.
Cooling Centers will be open Monday, July 15 through Wednesday, July 17at the North Brunswick Senior Center, 15 Linwood Place and North Brunswick Public Library, 880 Hermann Road.
The cooling center hours at the Senior Center are:
North Brunswick Senior Center – Any Age
15 Linwood Place
Monday – Wednesday: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
The cooling center hours at the North Brunswick Library are:
North Brunswick Public Library
880 Hermann Road
Monday – Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. – 7:45 p.m.
Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Please take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
If your pet is outside, make sure they have access to shade and plenty of cool water.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9-1-1.
For more information on staying cool and safe, visit www.weather.gov/safety/heat.
