Full Notification

As you may be aware, a heat advisory is in effect from Noon on Tuesday, June 18th, through to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, June 19th, with expected heat index values in the upper 90s to near 100 degrees. Temperatures will continue to soar through Saturday, June 21st.
 
During extreme heat, please follow the tips below:

1. Stay indoors as much as possible and limit exposure to the sun
2. Stay on the lowest floor out of the sunshine if air conditioning is not available
3. Consider spending the warmest part of the day in public buildings such as libraries, schools, movie theaters, shopping malls, and other community facilities. 
4. Eat well-balanced, light, and regular meals. 
5. Drink plenty of water. 
6. Limit intake of alcoholic beverages
7. Dress in loose-fitting, lightweight, and light-colored clothes that cover as much skin as possible.
8. Protect your face and head by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Use "broad spectrum" or "UVA/UVB protection" sunscreen.
9. Check on family, friends, and neighbors who do not have air conditioning and who spend much of their time alone.
10. Never leave children or pets alone in closed vehicles.
11. Avoid strenuous work during the warmest part of the day. Use a buddy system when working in extreme heat and take frequent breaks.

Source: https://www.nj211.org/summer-heat
 
Additionally, see Preventing Heat-related Illness (HRI) in English and Spanish. 

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Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco announces that the County of Bergen has opened several emergency cooling centers throughout the county to help residents stay cool during the current heat wave with temperatures are expected to climb over 90 degrees.
 
Bergen County has established 4 regional cooling centers. The following will be open which will be open tomorrow, Tuesday, June 18^th through Friday, June 21^st from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.:
 
County Administration Building
One Bergen County Plaza, Hackensack, 1^st Floor
(201) 336-7300
 
Garfield Senior Activity Center                                                           
480 Midland Avenue, Garfield
(973) 478-0502
   
Northwest Bergen Senior Activity Center
46-50 Center Street, Midland Park, NJ
(201) 445-5690
     
Southwest Bergen Senior Activity Center
147 Hackensack Street, East Rutherford, NJ
(201) 935-8920         
 
In addition, several municipalities are designating public spaces such as public libraries, shopping centers, recreation, and senior centers as cooling centers. Residents should consider visiting municipal cooling centers before travelling to the County facility to help avoid heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
 
Residents requiring a ride to a County emergency cooling center may call 201-394-2882 during between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Emergency requests may be arranged after hours by dialing 201-707-1082.
 
It is recommended that residents stay indoors if possible from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. when the sun is at its strongest and burns and heat strokes are more likely to occur.  All age groups are at risk for heat stroke so please take necessary precautions if you have to be outdoors, including wearing sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses and staying properly hydrated.
 
It is NOT okay to leave a child or pet in a locked vehicle even for a moment as temperatures can rise quite quickly.  It is also imperative to lock all parked vehicles so children cannot accidentally lock themselves inside while playing games like hide and seek.