Emergency Warming Centers Open In Madison

MADISON, NJ — With 2018 off to an extremely cold start, Madison Borough has opened warming centers for anyone who needs a safe place to get out of the cold.

On days with extreme cold, the following centers will be open:

• The Hartley Dodge Memorial Building at 50 Kings Road is open Monday through Friday, 8 AM through 4:30 PM, except on Holidays:
• The Madison Civic Center at 28 Walnut Street is open Monday through Friday, 8 AM through 4:30 PM, except on Holidays:
• The Madison Public Library at 39 Keep Street is open, except on Holidays, on:
  • Monday through Wednesday 10AM–9PM
  • Thursday and Friday: 10AM–6PM
  • Saturday: 10AM–5PM
  • Sunday: 1–5PM
• The Public Safety Complex at 62 Kings Road is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day in an emergency

The borough also shared tips on how to stay safe in the extreme cold:

• Stay in warm locations as often as possible and limit the amount of time outside on extremely cold days.
• Carry cold weather gear: extra socks, gloves, hats, jacket, blankets, a change of clothes and a thermos of hot liquid.
• Put a thermometer and chemical hot packs in your first aid kit.
• Avoid touching cold metal surfaces with bare skin.
• Monitor your physical condition and that of your companions.
• Avoid exposure to extremely cold temperatures if possible.

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