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Poor Air Quality In Basking Ridge, Heat Alert Issues: Find Cooling Centers
Heat index levels are expected to hit between 100 and 104 degrees on Thursday.
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BASKING RIDGE, NJ — A poor air quality alert and a heat advisory has been issued for Basking Ridge ahead of a very hot Thursday.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Ground Level Ozone from 11 a.m. through 11 p.m. on Thursday.
This means the air quality has the potential to reach unhealthy levels for sensitive groups including the very young, the elderly, and persons with respiratory diseases such as asthma.
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Those among the sensitive groups should avoid strenuous activities during the afternoon and the early evening hours.
Additionally, a heat advisory remains in effect for Basking Ridge from 11 a.m. Thursday through 8 p.m. Friday. Heat index levels are expected to hit between 100 and 104 degrees.
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The highest temperatures are expected to happen on Thursday. Low temperatures in the mid 70s Thursday night will not provide much relief from the heat, according to the National Weather Service.
Tips for dealing with the scorching weather:
- Drink plenty of fluids
- Stay in an air-conditioned room
- Stay out of the sun
- Check up on relatives and neighbors
- Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances
- Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside
- When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening
- Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
- Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible
- To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
- Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Somerset County offers several cooling centers throughout the county. Below is a list or residents can call 211 or visit soconj.gov/coolingcenters:
Facility | Address | Hours of Operation |
Library | 32 S Maple Ave, Basking Ridge | Mon - Thur: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm, Fri - Sat: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sun: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Municipal Building | 1 Collyer Lane, Basking Ridge | Mon - Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm or as needed |
Library | 2336 Lamington Rd., Bedminster | Mon - Thur: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm, Fri - Sat: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sun: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Public Library | 1 Anderson Hill Rd, Bernardsville | Mon - Wed: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm, Thu - Fri: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sat: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Sun: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Municipal Building | 166 Minebrook Road, Bernardsville | Mon - Fri: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm or as needed |
County Library | 402 E High St, Bound Brook | Mon - Thur: 9:30 am - 9:00 pm, Fri: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm |
Municipal Building | 1077 Rt 202N, Branchburg | Mon - Fri: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
Municipal Building | 100 Commons Way, Bridgewater | Mon - Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
County Library | 2 Vogt Dr, Bridgewater | Mon - Thur: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm, Fri - Sat: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Senior Citizens Facility | 455 Somerville Rd, Bridgewater | Mon - Fri: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Municipal Building | 6 Prospect St, Far Hills | Mon - Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm or as needed |
Franklin Library | 485 Demott Lane, Franklin | Mon - Thur: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm, Fri - Sat: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sun: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Senior Center | 505 Demott Lane, Franklin | Mon - Fri: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm |
Town Hall | 111 Greenbrook Rd, Green Brook | Mon - Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm or as needed |
County Library | 379 South Branch Rd, Hillsborough | Mon - Thur: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm, Fri - Sat: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sun: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
County Library | 100 South 10th Ave, Manville | Mon - Thur: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm, Fri - Sat: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm |
Borough Hall | 1353 Main St, Millstone | Call 908-359-5783 for hrs |
Senior Center | 356 Skillman Rd, Skillman | Mon - Fri: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm |
County Library | 6 Rockview Ave, North Plainfield | Mon - Thur: 9:30 am - 9:00 pm, Fri - Sat: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm |
County Library | Municipal Building, 1 School Street, Peapack | Mon: 9:30 am - 4:30 pmTue - Thur: 10:00 am - 9:00 pmFri - Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Fire House Meeting Room | 6 Dewey Ave, Gladstone | When Requested |
Municipal Building | 22 First St, Raritan | Mon - Fri: 8:30 am - 4:15 pm |
County Library | 64 Washington St, Rocky Hill | Mon - Thur: 9:30 am - 9:00 pm, Fri - Sat: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm |
Library | 35 West End Ave, Somerville | Mon - Thur: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm, Fri - Sat: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm |
Borough Hall | 12 Main St, South Bound Brook | Mon - Fri: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
County Library | Munic Cntr Complex, 42 Mountain Blvd, Warren | Mon - Thur: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm, Fri - Sat: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sun: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
County Library | 12 Stirling Rd, Watchung | Mon - Thur: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm, Fri - Sat: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm |
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