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Plainfield Police: Heat Wave Tips and Cooling Center
Plainfield Police: Heat Wave Tips and Cooling Center ![](/static/Citizen-24_02_1/img/public/msg_expiration.png)
The Plainfield Police would like to advise residents the below cooling center is open today July 10th to Friday July 12th from 10:00 am to 5:00pm.
- 400 East Front Street Plainfield Senior Center
- Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water, even if you don’t feel thirsty. Avoid alcohol and caffeinated drinks.
- Stay Indoors: If possible, stay in an air-conditioned place.
- Limit Outdoor Activities: Avoid strenuous activities during the hottest parts of the day.
- Use Fans and Cool Cloths: Use fans to circulate air and damp cloths to cool down your skin.
- Cold Showers: Take cool showers or baths to lower your body temperature.
- Wear Light Clothing: Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, and light-colored clothing. A wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses can provide additional protection from the sun.
- Check on Vulnerable Neighbors: Keep an eye on elderly neighbors, young children, and those with health conditions, as they are more vulnerable to heat.
- In case of a medical emergency due to heat exposure, call 911 immediately.
Instructions:
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Address/Location
City of Plainfield NJ
510 Watchung Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 908-753-3000
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Pollution and other environmental
- Event:
- Air Pollution