Heat Advisory in Effect in Bergen County : Stay Cool and Safe

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, as temperatures soar, a Heat Advisory is now in effect from noon today until 8 PM EDT Thursday. The heat index values are expected to range between 95-100 degrees during the afternoon and early evening each day. This advisory covers Eastern Bergen, Eastern Essex, Eastern Passaic, Eastern Union, Hudson, Western Bergen, Western Essex, Western Passaic, and Western Union Counties.

What to Expect:

• When: From noon today to 8 PM EDT Thursday.
• Where: Eastern Bergen, Eastern Essex, Eastern Passaic, Eastern Union, Hudson, Western Bergen, Western Essex, Western Passaic, and Western Union Counties.
• Impact: High temperatures combined with elevated humidity levels can lead to heat-related illnesses.

Precautionary/Preparedness Actions:

• Who’s at Risk: Seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health conditions are particularly vulnerable. Homes without air conditioning can become dangerously hot.
• Stay Cool: Use air conditioning to keep your home cool, or visit places that have air conditioning. If your home lacks air conditioning, find cool spaces each day while the heat persists, and continue doing so for a few days after the temperatures drop if your home remains hot.
• Check on Others: Ensure that vulnerable friends, family members, and neighbors are staying cool.
• Outdoor Safety: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends taking frequent breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas when working outside. If someone is overcome by heat, move them to a cool and shaded location immediately. Heat stroke is a medical emergency—call 911 if it occurs.

Understanding the Advisory:

A Heat Advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like 95 to 99 degrees for two or more consecutive days or 100 to 104 degrees for any duration.

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