Cooling Center Opened In Fanwood Due To Excessive Heat Watch

FANWOOD, NJ — A cooling center has opened in Fanwood following an Excessive Heat Watch issued by the National Weather Service.

The watch is in effect from Wednesday, July 17 at 8 a.m. through Sunday, July 21 at 10 p.m.

The Chelsea Senior Living Center located at 295 South Ave. in Fanwood will be open to use as a cooling station.

Residents in need of transportation to the cooling station can call the Fanwood Police Department at 908-322-5000, Fanwood Police Chief Richard Trigo said.

Trigo reminded anyone planning to visit the cooling station to bring any medications and/or specialty items that you may need.

The following tips were also offered by Trigo:

• Residents and visitors are urged to limit exposure outside, particularly during the hottest part of the day - roughly from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Those who must be outside should take frequent breaks and drink plenty of water. High body temperatures and dehydration will make other medical conditions such as heart and breathing problems much worse.
• It is very important to stay cool and hydrated when the heat index reaches these dangerous levels.
• Check on your elderly neighbors, and advise them of the cooling station at the Chelsea and remind them to remain hydrated and to contact the Fanwood Police Department at 908-322-5000 in the event of an emergency.

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