WOODBRIDGE OPENS “COOLING CENTER”
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July 9, 2007
Mayor John E. McCormac Urges Residents to Use Cooling Centers and to Check on Neighbors & Seniors…
WOODBRIDGE – Mayor John E. McCormac today announced that the Department of Health & Human Services and the Division on Aging have established “cooling centers” in municipal buildings, senior centers, and the Woodbridge Housing Authority where residents can get air-conditioned relief from the heat and humidity. Additionally, the Mayor noted that residents without air conditioning and who cannot travel should contact the “ Cooling Center” Hotline or the Division on Aging for assistance.
“The Township has established a cooling center information hotline and opened cooling centers at various municipal locations convenient to residents who do not have air conditioning and who need to obtain relief from the extremely hot temperatures,” Mayor McCormac said. “Senior and disabled residents, along with individuals with respiratory problems and medical conditions, should take precautions and obtain relief from the extremely hot conditions expected over the next several days. The ‘cooling center information hotline’ and the opening of cooling centers at municipal locations should bring some relief to those residents without air conditioning or cooling devices.”
The “Cooling Center Information Hotline” number is 732-726-2350 and provides up-to-date information on Township cooling centers and where residents can get air-conditioned relief from the heat. The number is operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Township cooling centers are located at:
Additionally, Woodbridge Township residents can contact the Division on Aging directly at 732-855-0600 x5016 or Multi-Services on Aging at the Evergreen Center at 732-382-4700 for more information and referrals to local facilities that can assist residents “beat the heat.”
“Mayor 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.
Municipal Council President Brenda Yori Velasco reminded that the Division on Aging is again sponsoring the “Beat the Heat” fan donation program. E ach summer the 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 Woodbridge Division on Aging, Health Center, 2 George Frederick Plaza at 732-855-0600 x5023 Mon.-Fri. from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Mayor McCormac offered the following “heat alert” suggestions:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
John R. Hagerty
Mayor’s Office of Communications
732-602-6039
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