County Opens Cooling Centers to Provide Relief From Heat

With temperatures expected to climb over 90 degrees throughout the week, carrying with it humidity that will make it feel closer to 100 degrees, New Milford Chief of Police Frank Papapietro has reported that several designated Cooling Centers throughout Bergen County are open to offer relief to residents. 

"People should use caution and stay inside during the hottest part of the day," Papapietro said. 

The Cooling 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 Senior Center (8:30 am to 4 pm) 55 Kip Center, Rutherford (201) 460-1600.

The following cooling centers will be open through Friday, from 10:00 am through 6:00 pm as needed: 

Northwest Bergen Multipurpose Senior Activity Center: 46-50 Center St., Midland Park (201) 445-5690

Bergenfield Senior Center: 239 Murray Hill Terrace, Bergenfield (201) 387-7212.

Southwest Bergen Multipurpose Senior Activity Center: 147 Hackensack St., East Rutherford (201) 935-8920

Fair Lawn has also announced the opening of three cooling centers that will be open throughout this week’s heat wave.

Community Center: Wednesday through Friday – 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Senior Center: Wednesday through Friday – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fair Lawn Library: Wednesday and Thursday - 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Community Transportation can be reached by calling: (201) 368-5955

In addition to the Cooling Centers, Papapietro and county officials recommend that people keep cool by visiting public libraries, shopping centers, recreation and senior centers.