Friday, July 13, 2012
Sensitive groups should exercise caution today
Ozone levels are expected to rise today, July 13, to levels dangerous for sensitive groups, the state Department of Environmental Protection has announced. Sensitive groups include the elderly, the very young and those who suffer from asthma and other respiratory conditions. These groups are advised to avoid strenuous activity during the afternoon and early evening hours. All residents are advised to avoid if possible activities that would add to air pollution today, such as vehicle use, mowing lawns, painting and wood burning. The Air Quality Index is forecast to be 105 today. The high temperature is expected to be 92 degrees. For more air quality information, click here. - Follow Patch on Facebook and Twitter or subscribe to our free …
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Cooling Centers provide relief to those without air condition as temperatures are expected to keep climbing throughout the week.
With temperatures expected to climb above 90 degrees throughout the week, carrying humidity that will make it feel closer to 100 degrees, officials reported that several designated Cooling Centers throughout Bergen County are open to offer relief from the heat. In addition to official centers setup by county officials, Teaneck offered residents the chance to cool off at the Richard Rodda Center and Teaneck Public Library during normal operating hours. The extreme heat already led Teaneck school officials to move high school graduation. The county's centers are located in the following areas: County Administration Building: (8:30 am to 5:00 pm) Multi-Purpose Room, first floor, One Bergen County Plaza, Hackensack (201) 336-7300. Rutherford…
Temps could reach triple digits
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Wednesday, June 20, 2012
With temperatures across the state expected to spike within the next few days, possibly reaching 100 degrees, residents are being urged to stay safe in the hot weather. "High temperatures and humid conditions have the possibility of making outdoor activities and non air-conditioned facilities extremely dangerous and uncomfortable," State Police Superintendent Col. Rick Fuentes said in a release. Fuentes, who also serves as the state's director of the Office of Emergency Management, said the excessive heat can cause a variety of health issues for people of all ages. They can include "heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and sometimes death." He added, "These threats can be minimized and eliminated if we practice heat-related …
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Four locations in Bergen, with transportation available
In response to the National Weather Service issuing a Heat Advisory through Friday night, Bergen County officials announced four regional cooling centers: The centers will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., as needed Thursday and Friday. Transportation can be arranged by calling (201) 368-5955. Temperatures could climb to into the 100s, the county warned. An Excessive Heat Warning was issued Thursday morning, according to the National Weather Service. The full forecast for Teaneck from the National Weather Service: Today: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 106. Southwest wind between 8 and 15 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southwest wind between 3 and 9 mph. Friday: Isolated showers and …
