Fanwood Cooling Center Set Up During Heat Wave

FANWOOD, NJ — With temperatures predicted to soar and poor air quality, Fanwood Police have designated The Chelsea Senior Living Center, 295 South Ave. in Fanwood, as a cooling station for Monday and Tuesday.

Anyone who needs transportation to the cooling station may call the Fanwood Police Deptartment at 908-322-5000 and officers will make arrangements for transportation.

Fanwood Police Chief Richard Trigo offered these tips:

• 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 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.
• Please check on your elderly neighbors, and advise them of the cooling station at the Chelsea, remind them to remain hydrated and to contact the Fanwood Police Department in the event of an emergency.

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