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NWS Excessive Heat Warning – Cooling Center Operations
The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Bergen County from this afternoon through this evening.
Temperatures are expected to climb to near 100 degrees and with the high humidity, the heat indices will reach 105 degrees. Friday (07/22) is expected to also bring temperatures to near 107 degrees. Please encourage residents to check on neighbors and use caution during any outdoor activities during the intense heat period of 1200PM through 800PM.
The County of Bergen has established regional cooling centers:
– One Bergen County Plaza
Multi-Purpose Room
Hackensack, NJ
– NW Bergen Senior Activity Center
46-50 Center Street
Midland Park, NJ
– Bergenfield Senior Center
239 Murray Hill Terrace
Bergenfield, NJ
– South West Bergen Activity Center
147 Hackensack Street
East Rutherford, NJ
The cooling centers will be open through Friday from 1000 AM through 600 PM as needed. Community Transportation can reached for assistance at (201) 368-5955. Additionally, municipal libraries and shopping malls should also be utilized as places of refuge from high heat.
