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New York Penn Station, on Thursday, NJ Transit commuters experienced a nightmare scenario when their train lost power in a tunnel, leaving them stranded for nearly three hours without air conditioning. The incident unfolded when the train suffered a power disruption affecting multiple tracks, leading to a prolonged ordeal for passengers.
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Ridgewood NJ, due to the extreme temperatures, NJ TRANSIT is currently experiencing heat-related rail equipment issues affecting the air conditioning units and other electronic components. As a result, customers may experience delays, and it may be necessary to cancel or combine select trips for the next 48-72 hours. Our rail maintenance crews are working around the clock to make the necessary repairs and restore affected equipment to revenue service as quickly as possible.
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Ridgewood NJ, with an area wide Heat Advisory until Wednesday Director of Ridgewood Water Rich Calbi asks all residents to,
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Northeast New Jersey is under a heat advisory until Wednesday evening, 8 p.m.
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Ridgewood NJ, as we find ourselves deep into the heart of summer, North Jersey is breaking records with one of its hottest seasons yet. The mercury continues to rise relentlessly, promising no relief from the scorching temperatures any time soon.
Continue reading Embracing the Heatwave: North Jersey’s Sweltering Summer
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Ridgewood NJ , the Water emergency continues , Village Manager Keith Kazmark said in an email ,
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco has announced the opening of several emergency cooling centers throughout the County to help residents stay safe during the current heat wave, as temperatures are expected to climb over 90 degrees.
Cooling centers will be open tomorrow, Tuesday, June 18th through Friday, June 21st from 9am – 6pm.
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Ridgewood NJ, , heat advisories are in affect for areas of New Jersey. Extreme weather conditions, like the current heat wave, can make breathing more difficult for anyone, but can especially be challenging for residents living with lung diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma.
Continue reading Lung Association Offers Tips to Protect Lungs During Extreme Heat in New Jersey
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Midland Park NJ, according to Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco , “Due to the current heat wave, The County of Bergen has established four emergency cooling centers throughout the County to ensure that our residents stay safe and cool! Additionally, several municipalities have designated local public areas as cooling centers. Residents should consider visiting municipal centers before traveling to County centers. The centers will be open between 9:00am and 6:00pm. Residents who require a ride to a County cooling center should call 201-368-5955 x1 between 6:30am and 3:00pm.”
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Ridgewood NJ, just in time for spring La Niña is over , meteorologists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have confirmed.
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Ridgewood Nj, its going to be a very hot weekend . Today look for Sunny sky’s, with a high near 97. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. On Sunday mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 103. Light south wind becoming southwest 8 to 13 mph in the morning.
The summer might be some people’s favorite time of the year because it is associated with crazy beach parties, but when it is extremely hot outside, you may be tempted to stay at home. The peak of summer comes with unexpected heat waves that are bound to leave you feeling uncomfortable and irritable, which might lead you to overwork your AC by leaving it on 24/7. However, if your unit does not receive annual maintenance, it may suddenly stop working. Because you definitely do not want this to happen, especially in August, the hottest month of the year, it might be time to look into hiring an AC cleaning company to keep your unit in tip-top shape. If you do not know how to choose the best company, just try the next few tips.
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Ridgewood NJ, just a reminder the Ridgewood the Ridgewood Public Library is open the following hours:
Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. – 6:00p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
There are also area shopping malls which are open from 10:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., Garden State Plaza is open in the restaurant area.
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco has announced that several drop-in cooling centers throughout the county will remain open this weekend to help residents stay cool during the current heat wave.
It is recommended that residents stay indoors if possible from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. when the sun is at its strongest and burns and heat strokes are more likely to occur. All age groups are at risk for heat stroke so please take necessary precautions if you have to be outdoors, including wearing sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses and staying properly hydrated.
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Twp of Washingon NJ, from the PBA Local 206 Twp of Washington Unit
Summer is here! Please make sure you don’t get overheated! As always, for any emergency please call 9-1-1!
Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco has opened several cooling centers throughout the county to help residents stay cool this week.
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By Hayley Donahue, DVM
As the summer approaches, owners need to consider management practices needed to help their horses get through the hot weather. It is important to understand the normal physiology of the horse when exercised in hot or humid weather. During exercise the body generates heat faster than at rest. A large percentage of the stored energy used by the body during physical activity is converted to heat rather than motion. The more strenuous the activity the more body heat is generated. Additional heat generated during exercise results in an elevation of core body temperature from resting values (range, 99-100 F) to an excess of 102-106°F. The horse’s body attempts to cool itself by dissipating excess heat via sweating. In response to exercise, sweat glands are triggered to produce sweat. The subsequent evaporation of sweat carries heat from the body and helps to lower body temperature to a safe range. An important point to remember is that high humidity decreases the sweat evaporation rate, therefore slowing the cooling process. This is especially important in the heat and humidity of the summer. High temperatures and humidity decrease the horse’s ability to cool. If the rate of body temperature cooling is not satisfactory to match the ambient conditions, heat stress can develop.
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