Hot Temps Prompt Reminder Of Burlington Co. Cooling Station Locations

BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — Dangerously hot conditions are expected to return to the Garden State this week with "feels-like" temperatures up to 104 degrees, weather forecasters said.

The surge of very hot air this week could actually prove to be the hottest weather of the year, AccuWeather meteorologists said.

Mindful of the risk for heat-related illness that such hot temperatures may bring, we've listed Burlington County's official cooling stations below.

• Main Branch of Burlington County Library System (5 Pioneer Blvd. in Westampton)
• Bordentown Branch of the Burlington County Library System (18 E. Union St. in Bordentown)
• Cinnaminson Branch of the Burlington County Library System (1619 Riverton Road in Cinnaminson)
• Evesham Branch of the Burlington County Library System (984 Tuckerton Road in Marlton)
• Maple Shade Branch of the Burlington County Library System (200 Stiles Ave. in Maple Shade)
• Moorestown Mall (400 State Route 38 in Moorestown)
• Pemberton Branch of the Burlington County Library System (16 Broadway in Browns Mills)
• Riverton Branch of the Burlington County Library System (306 Main St. in Riverton)

Besides keeping yourself cool during a heat wave, it is also important that everyone try and check on their neighbors to ensure they are also staying cool, according to Herb Conaway, director of the Burlington County Health Department.

"Let's take precautions to avoid any unnecessary illnesses or tragedies," he said.

This story also contains reporting by Nicole Rosenthal.

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