Bergen County Opens Cooling Centers to Address Heat Index

(Hackensack) – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco has opened several cooling centers throughout the county today to help residents stay cool.

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.

It is NOT okay to leave a child or pet in a locked vehicle even for a moment as temperatures can rise quite quickly.  It is also imperative to lock all parked vehicles so children cannot accidentally lock themselves inside while playing games like hide and seek.

There are several designated cooling centers open throughout the county. Additionally, public libraries, shopping centers, recreation and senior centers can also provide respite from the high temperatures.

Bergen County has established four regional cooling centers:

County Administration Building

One Bergen County Plaza, Hackensack, 1^st Floor                           (201) 336-7300

Northwest Bergen Senior Activity Center

46-50 Center Street, Midland Park, NJ                                               (201) 445-5690

Southwest Bergen Senior Activity Center

147 Hackensack Street, East Rutherford, NJ                                       (201) 935-8920

Bergenfield Senior Center

293 Murray Hill Terrace, Bergenfield, NJ                                          (201) 387-7212

For additional information, please visit the Bergen County Website: Bergen County Summer Heat Tips.