The New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, in coordination with the National Weather Service, is monitoring an excessive heat warning today. Temperatures and heat indexes are expected to reach the low to mid-90’s in parts of Central and Southern New Jersey.

“Higher temperatures have the possibility of making outdoor activities and non air-conditioned facilities dangerous and uncomfortable,” said Colonel Rick Fuentes, State Police Superintendent and Director of the NJ Office of Emergency Management. “Be mindful of the threats that heat poses, such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. These threats can be minimized and eliminated if we practice heat-related precautions and guidelines. Children, the elderly and pets are most at risk.” 

The NJOEM offers these heat-related emergency safety tips:

Stay indoors in air conditioning as much as possible
If you do go outside, stay in the shade
If your home is not air conditioned, spend at least two hours daily at an air conditioned mall, library or other public place
Wear sunscreen outside, along with loose fitting light colored clothes that cover as much skin as possible
Drink water regularly even if you are not thirsty.  Limit alcohol, and sugary drinks which speeds dehydration
Never leave children or pets alone in the car
Avoid exertion during the hottest part of the day
Take a cool shower or bath
Be a good neighbor and check on family members, the elderly and people with disabilities in your community who may need assistance keeping cool
Monitor weather forecasts

(YWN Desk – NYC)