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An increasingly hot air mass will overspread the region during the week. The hottest temperatures will occur on Friday and Saturday. A Heat Advisory is in effect for Tuesday, while an Excessive Heat Watch is in effect for Wednesday through Saturday.
 
Cooling Centers will be open this week beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, June 18 through Saturday, June 22 at 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
Tuesday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 
The cooling center hours at the North Brunswick Library are:
 
North Brunswick Public Library
880 Hermann Road
Tuesday - Thursday  9:30 a.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Friday - Saturday  9:30 a.m. - 4:45 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. 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.