All The Woodbridge Cooling Centers; Check On Neighbors, Mayor McCormac Asks

WOODBRIDGE, NJ — On Tuesday, Woodbridge Mayor John McCormac issued a heat alert advisory that will be in place through the July 4^th weekend.

Daytime temperatures and the real-feel heat index is expected to reach more than 100 degrees starting Wednesday.

Seniors and disabled residents, along with individuals with respiratory problems and those with medical conditions, should take precautions and obtain relief from the extremely hot conditions that are expected over the next several days.

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,” McCormac said.

Woodbridge Twp. will run the following cooling centers. Contact the facility for hours of operation:

• Woodbridge Community Center (WCC), 600 Main Street, Woodbridge: (732-596-4170)
• Evergreen Senior Center, 400 Inman Avenue, Colonia: (732-726-6261)
• Sycamore Senior Center, 290 Old Road, Port Reading: (732-726-6272)
• Five Branches Senior Center, 1 Brown Ave., Iselin: (732-726-6276)
• Maple Tree Senior Center, 109 Morrisey Avenue, Avenel: (732-259-0910)
• Oak Tree Senior Center, 571 Lincoln Highway, Iselin: (732-259-2008)
• Hickory Senior Center, 17 Corrielle Street, Fords: (732-726-6285)
• Woodbridge Main Library, 1 George Frederick Plaza: (732-634-4450)
• Fords Branch Library, 211 Ford Avenue: (732-726-7071)
• Henry Inman Branch Library, 607 Inman Avenue, Colonia: (732-726-7072)
• Iselin Branch Library, 1081 Green Street, Iselin: (732-726-7073)
• Woodbridge Health Center, 2 George Frederick Plaza: (732-855-5036)
• Woodbridge Town Hall, One Main Street: (732-634-4500)

Residents are urged to follow these key safety tips:

• Drink plenty of water
• Wear light clothing
• Try to avoid strenuous activities
• Watch for heat illness
• Never leave people or pets in closed vehicles.