the staff of the Ridgewood blog
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — With temperatures expected to climb above 90 degrees this week, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco announced in a Facebook post that the county has opened five cooling centers to help residents stay safe during the heatwave.
The cooling centers will operate from Tuesday, July 15 through Friday, July 18, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Residents are also encouraged to check local municipal cooling centers—such as libraries, recreation centers, and senior facilities—before traveling to county facilities to avoid overcrowding.
“Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are very real risks during high temperatures,” Tedesco said. “We’re asking everyone to stay safe, hydrate, and take advantage of these cooling centers if needed.”
🌡 Extreme Heat Safety: What You Need to Know
The National Weather Service forecasts highs of 89, 91, and 92 degrees for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday in Bergen County. The county strongly advises:
✅ Avoid outdoor activities between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., when the sun is strongest.
✅ Wear sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses if you must go outside.
✅ Stay hydrated—drink water frequently, even if you’re not thirsty.
✅ Check on elderly neighbors and vulnerable individuals.
🐾 Important Safety Reminders
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NEVER leave children or pets in a parked car, even for a moment. Temperatures inside vehicles can rise rapidly and become fatal.
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Lock parked vehicles so children cannot accidentally climb inside while playing.
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Pets are welcome at county cooling centers but must be leashed or crated.
🏢 County-Run Cooling Centers
Here’s where you can cool off this week:
📍 County Administration Building
1st Floor, One Bergen County Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601
☎ 201-336-7300
📍 Bergenfield Senior Activity Center
293 Murray Hill Terrace, Bergenfield, NJ 07621
☎ 201-387-7212
📍 Garfield Senior Activity Center
480 Midland Avenue, Garfield, NJ 07026
☎ 973-478-0502
📍 Northwest Bergen Senior Activity Center
46-50 Center Street, Midland Park, NJ 07432
☎ 201-445-5690
📍 Southwest Bergen Senior Activity Center
147 Hackensack Street, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
☎ 201-935-8920
🚐 Need a Ride?
If you need transportation to a cooling center, call:
📞 201-394-2882
📞 201-404-2535
🏘 Local Municipal Cooling Centers
In addition to the county sites, several towns have designated libraries, senior centers, shopping centers, and recreation facilities as cooling locations. Residents should contact their local town hall for specific details.
Stay Safe, Bergen County!
County officials urge everyone to remain indoors during peak heat, check on family and neighbors, and take advantage of cooling centers to avoid heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
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