Woodbridge Cooling Centers, Beat-The-Heat Advice

WOODBRIDGE, NJ — This weekend is expected to bring very high temperatures with heat indexes expected to top 100 degrees.

Senior and disabled residents, along with individuals with respiratory problems and those with medical conditions, should take precautions and obtain relief from the extremely hot conditions expected over the next several days.

Woodbridge Mayor John McCormac suggested that residents look out for neighbors, senior residents and family members during periods of extreme heat. “If you know someone who may be at risk for heat stress, take a few minutes to check on them periodically throughout the day and night. You may be saving a life,” Mayor McCormac said.

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The Multi-Service Division on Aging sponsors the “Beat the Heat” fan donation program. Each summer the Multi-Service Division on Aging reaches out to community associations, the business community, and residents seeking donations of new fans to assist senior residents or low income families without air conditioning or fans. To be eligible to receive a free fan from the “Beat the Heat” program, applicants must be a resident of Woodbridge Township, not have any cooling device or, due to illness and/or disability, cannot leave the residence to go to a cooling center, and complete a request/eligibility form. To apply for the “Beat the Heat” Program, or to donate a fan, contact the Multi-Service Division on Aging, at 732-726-6262. Please call for appointment. (Mon.-Fri. from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)

The following Township facilities may offer relief during regular hours of operation. Contact the facility for hours of operation:

• Woodbridge Community Center (WCC), 600 Main Street, Woodbridge: (732-596-4170)
• Evergreen Senior Center, 400 Inman Avenue, Colonia: (732-726-6262)
• Sycamore Senior Center, 290 Old Road, Port Reading, (732-726-7087)
• Five Branches Senior Center, 1 Brown Ave., Iselin (732-726-6277)
• Woodbridge Main Library, 1 George Frederick Plaza: (732-634-4450)
• Fords Branch Library, 211 Ford Avenue: (732-726-7071)
• Iselin Branch Library, 1081 Green Street, Iselin: (732-726-7073)
• Woodbridge Health Center, 2 George Frederick Plaza: (732-855-0600 x5026)
• Woodbridge Town Hall, One Main Street: (732-634-4500)

Residents are urged follow these key safety tips:

• Drink plenty of water
• Wear light clothing
• Try to avoid strenuous activities
• Watch for heat illness

Never leave people or pets in closed vehicles.