Full Notification

The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning from 11:00am this morning to 9:00pm Thursday. Due to the heat and humidity, the heat index is expected to reach 105 degrees which will significantly increase the risk for heat related illnesses. The Leonia Public Library (227 Fort Lee Road) has been designated as a cooling center for Tuesday: 10 AM - 5 PM. Wednesday: 10 AM - 8 PM, Thursday: 10 AM - 8 PM .  Residents that need assistance getting to the Library may call Leonia Police Department at 201-944-0800 to request transportation. 

Bergen County has designated 4 cooling centers at the following locations:
County Administration Building, (201) 336-7300
One Bergen County Plaza, Hackensack, 1st Floor                           (
Garfield Senior Activity Center (973) 478-0502
480 Midland Avenue, Garfield
Northwest Bergen Senior Activity Center (201) 445-5690
46-50 Center Street, Midland Park, NJ                                        

Southwest Bergen Senior Activity Center (201) 935-8920
147 Hackensack Street, East Rutherford, NJ                                     
The County cooling centers will be open today and tomorrow from 9:00am until 6:00pm. Residents requiring a ride to a County emergency cooling center may call 201-368-5955 x1 during between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Emergency requests may be arranged after hours by dialing 201-394-2882. 

Please take precautions to avoid the heat and check on family members and neighbors who are at risk for heat related illnesses. If heat stroke or heat exhaustion is suspected, dial 9-1-1.  Stay safe.