Fanwood Opens Cooling Center Due To Heat Wave

FANWOOD, NJ — The Chelsea Senior Living Center located at 295 South Ave. in Fanwood will be open to use as a cooling station due to predicted high temperatures.

If locals need transportation to the Cooling Station they can call the Fanwood Police Department at 908-322-5000 to make arrangements.

Fanwood Police Chief Richard Trigo offered these tips for residents visiting the cooling center:

• When visiting a relief station, bring any medications and/or specialty items that you may need.
• 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 in the event of an emergency.

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