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BERGEN COUNTY TO OPEN EMERGENCY COOLING CENTERS FOR CURRENT HEAT WAVE

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Cooling Centers are a open from Open 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, June 22 through Friday, June 27.

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Bergen County Cooling Centers to Remain Open This Weekend to Address Heat Index

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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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