the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, as temperatures soar across the region, summer heat emergencies have become more frequent—and more dangerous. Whether you’re in New Jersey, along the Jersey Shore, or anywhere facing extreme heat, it’s crucial to know how to protect yourself, your family, and your pets when the weather becomes dangerously hot.
☀️ What Is a Heat Emergency?
A heat emergency occurs when temperatures and humidity reach levels that pose a risk to human health. This often includes:
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Heat advisories
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Excessive heat warnings
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Air quality alerts
Extreme heat can be particularly dangerous for young children, seniors, those with chronic medical conditions, and outdoor workers.
🧊 Top Tips to Stay Safe During a Heat Emergency
1. Stay Hydrated
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Drink plenty of water throughout the day—even if you don’t feel thirsty.
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Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and sugary drinks as they can lead to dehydration.
2. Stay Cool Indoors
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Spend time in air-conditioned spaces like malls, libraries, or community centers.
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Use fans with open windows to circulate air.
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Close curtains or blinds during the day to keep your home cooler.
3. Limit Outdoor Activity
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Avoid strenuous activity during peak heat hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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If you must be outside, take frequent breaks in the shade and wear lightweight, light-colored clothing.
4. Check on Vulnerable Individuals
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Check on elderly neighbors, young children, and those without AC regularly.
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Never leave children or pets in parked vehicles, even for a few minutes.
5. Use Cooling Centers
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Many towns and counties open cooling centers during heatwaves. Check your local municipality’s website or contact your local health department for locations.
🚨 Signs of Heat Illness
Be aware of symptoms of heat-related illnesses, including:
| Heat Exhaustion | Heat Stroke (Emergency) |
|---|---|
| Heavy sweating | High body temp (103°F+) |
| Weakness | Confusion |
| Dizziness | Seizures |
| Nausea | Loss of consciousness |
| Cool, clammy skin | Hot, dry, or damp skin |
Call 911 immediately if someone is showing signs of heat stroke.
🐾 Don’t Forget Pets!
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Keep pets indoors during peak heat.
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Make sure they have access to clean water at all times.
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Avoid walking dogs on hot pavement, which can burn their paws.
🧰 Emergency Prep: What to Have on Hand
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Bottled water
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Portable fan or battery-powered fan
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Cooling towels or ice packs
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Electrolyte drinks
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Flashlights (in case of a power outage)
📍 New Jersey Cooling Resources
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Find New Jersey’s cooling centers and emergency shelters by calling 211 or visiting NJ211.org.
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And stay off artificial turf.
That’s what needs to be done for the next four days. Take temperatures of all the fields if it’s going to be 100° and temperature what is the temperature of that field with the sun beating on it? That’s gonna be interesting.☀️🥵🔥
I bet she’s gonna hit 125 on the field by Monday, you know it’s funny they removed the Astroturf in MetLife Stadium, and brought in sod, oh yes
Only temporary for soccer, back to the good stuff for jets and giants
The people that put thumbs down, they must be a management, typical response, we know who it is the typical bullshitters. I hope we have enough people that go out take temperatures of these fields the next three days real curious to see the temperature. With management Had nothing to hide they should go out and take temperatures. But they’re scared because the mayor and council love these plastic fake fields. Someone got a set of balls.
That turf is gonna be 120 today and deadly, but we need another one! right. keep destroying the environment to please your special interests. Wingrad girl boss give up on it. No one appreciates your far left ideology and dumb ass thinking. You are a liberal. Stay in your lane. When you meet your maker, he or she’s gonna ask you what the hell were you thinking supporting the destruction of our environment the support for the demonic pride movement stealing the innocence from children. He or she may have a chart of who you were supposed to be and you fell short.