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The City of Newark is activating Code Red from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, July 25th. While temperatures are in the 90s, the heat index is expected to reach as high as 105°.
 
A Code Red is a hot weather health warning that is usually issued in anticipation of extreme heat and humidity with periods of time when the heat index is 100ºF or more. Such conditions have been associated with illness and/or death. Residents (specifically seniors and those with chronic health issues) should take precautions to prevent heat-related stress and exhaustion.
 
The Health Department urges Newark residents to take precautions to prevent serious illness that can result from extreme heat, especially among the most vulnerable populations such as seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health conditions. Citizens should also check in on neighbors who may be isolated from friends and family.
 
Residents should use air conditioning to stay cool, stay hydrated by drinking water at regular intervals, and limit strenuous activity, especially during the hottest part of the day (which is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.). In addition to extreme temperatures, the air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive populations. The extreme heat and stagnant air during a heat wave increases the amount of pollution in the air. Sensitive groups, including people with asthma, heart or lung disease, older adults, children, and teenagers, should limit time outdoors. #newarknj #publicsafety #codered #community #partnership #beattheheat☀️